August 23: In a continuous drive against social evils and illegal activities, police in Anantnag have arrested 08 gamblers and recoverd & seized stake Money from their possession

A police party of Police Station Pahalgam apprehended eight persons, all residents of Srinagar, who were found indulging in gambling activities on the banks of Lidder Nallah at Laripora, Pahalgam.The apprehended persons have been identified as Bilal Ahmad Bhat S/o Gh. Rasool Bhat R/o Guzarbal Chatabal; Danish Amin Khan S/o Mohd Amin Khan R/o Syed Hameed Pora Nawabazar; Aabid Hassan Najar S/o Gh. Hassan Najar R/o Khanawari Zaldegar, Nawabazar; Suhail Ahmad Najar S/o Gh. Nabi Najar R/o Rajouri Kadal; Bilal Ahmad Matoo S/o Ab. Aziz Matoo R/o Khandbawan, Nawakadal; Fardeen Ahmad Rah S/o Reyaz Ahmad Rah R/o Syed Hameed Pora, MR Gung; Javid Ahmad Hurrah S/o Ali Mohammad Hurrah R/o Laigerduri Eidgah, Wanganpora; and Uzair Yaqoob Najar S/o Mohammad Yaqoob R/o Dal Hassan Yaar, Munawar Khayam.
During the raid, stake money amounting to ₹19,290 was recovered and seized from their possession.
In this regard, cognizance of the matter has been taken, and further proceedings under the relevant provisions of law have been initiated.
Person found indulging in criminal activities shall be dealt as per the law. General public is requested to share information regarding the crimes in their neighbourhood with the local police units.