Srinagar, July 27:Sopore Police on Sunday apprehended four persons for allegedly gambling at a public place near Government Middle School, Janwara, in Sopore and seized stake money along with playing cards from the spot.
According to police, acting on specific information, a team from Police Post Warpora conducted a raid at the location and caught the accused while they were allegedly engaged in illegal gambling.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Ashiq Hussain Mir, son of Ghulam Rasool Mir; Aijaz Ahmad Mir, son of Wali Mohammad; Bashir Ahmad Chopan, son of Mohammad Sadiq Chopan; and Mohammad Altaf Mir, son of Ghulam Mohammad Mir, all residents of Janwara, Sopore.
Police said stake money and playing cards used in the gambling activity were recovered and seized during the operation.
A case under FIR No. 183/2026 has been registered at Police Station Sopore under Section 13 of the Gambling Act, and further investigation is underway.
Sopore Police said it remains committed to maintaining public order and will continue taking strict legal action against those involved in gambling and other anti-social activities.
