5 arrested in Bandipora gambling raid: police seize cash, cards

In a decisive action against illegal gambling activities, the Bandipora Police apprehended five individuals allegedly engaged in gambling at Ashtango Aloosa area. The raid, conducted by personnel from PP Aloosa (PS Bandipora), resulted in the seizure of both stake money and trump cards used in the unlawful activity.

Bandipora Police today arrested 05 Gamblers at Ashtango Aloosa.Stake money and trump cards seized.Cognizance taken under the relevant sections of law in PP Aloosa (PS Bandipora) .@JmuKmrPolice @KashmirPolice @DIGBaramulla pic.twitter.com/Lcw64g2NpA

— District Police,Bandipora (@bandiporapolice) January 19, 2024

Acting on specific information about gambling taking place in the area, the police swiftly moved in and apprehended the five individuals. The seized stake money and trump cards serve as concrete evidence against the accused, strengthening the case against them.

Following the arrests, a First Information Report (FIR) number 14/2024 under section 13 of Gambling Act has been registered at Police Post Aloosa. The swift action by the police is likely to serve as a deterrent to others involved in similar illegal activities in the region.