Srinagar: Srinagar Police have arrested eight individuals, including the District Development Council (DDC) Vice Chairman of Srinagar, Bilal Ahmad Bhat, on charges of illegal gambling.
According to reports, the arrests occurred under FIR No. 106, registered at Ram Munshi Bagh police station, with authorities invoking Section 13 of the Jammu and Kashmir Gambling Act.
The challan produced by Ram Munshi Bagh Police Station indicates that Bhat, along with seven others, was apprehended during a raid in Srinagar after credible information led law enforcement to the gambling site. The raid resulted in the seizure of cash and other incriminating materials.
According to court sources, the Chief Judicial Magistrate of Srinagar, after reviewing the challan, has sent all the accused individuals to Central Jail Srinagar until the next hearing. The next hearing for this case is set for November 7. (Agencies)
