GANDERBAL, NOVEMBER 8:In a major action against gambling activities, Ganderbal Police apprehended four persons allegedly involved in gambling at Rangil Nagbal and seized cash, bank cheques and other material from the spot.

Acting on credible information regarding gambling activities at a residential house in Rangil Nagbal, Police Station Ganderbal registered FIR No. 177/2026 under relevant sections of the Gambling Act.

Following the registration of the case and obtaining a search warrant from the competent authority, a police team from Police Post Nagbal conducted a raid at the identified premises and apprehended four persons allegedly involved in gambling.

The apprehended persons have been identified as Farooq Ahmad Ganie, son of Ghulam Ahmad Ganie, resident of Rangil Nagbal; Abdul Rouf Shah, son of Siraj-ud-Din Shah, resident of Khalmulla Nagbal; Fayaz Ahmad Dar, son of Ghulam Ahmad Dar, resident of Soura; and Mohd Yousuf Ganie, son of Ghulam Ahmad Ganie, resident of Illahi Bagh Srinagar.

During the search, police seized **Rs 11,520 in cash, two bank cheques worth Rs 2 lakh each, playing cards and one ATM card** from the premises.

Further investigation into the case is underway.

Ganderbal Police reiterated its commitment to curbing social evils and unlawful activities across the district and urged the general public to cooperate with J&K Police in maintaining peace, public order and a safe environment.