Ganderbal Police Bust Alleged Gambling Racket in Nagbal, Four Apprehended; Cash and Cheques Seized

November 8, 2026

Ganderbal: Ganderbal Police have busted an alleged gambling racket operating from a residential house in the Rangil Nagbal area of Jammu and Kashmir and apprehended four persons during a raid conducted after obtaining a search warrant from the competent authority.

According to an official statement, the police action followed credible information about gambling activities being carried out at a residential premises in Rangil Nagbal.

Acting on the information, Ganderbal Police Station registered a case under the relevant sections of the Gambling Act. A police team from Nagbal Police Post subsequently conducted a search operation at the identified location after securing the necessary search warrant.

Four Persons Apprehended

During the raid, four persons allegedly involved in gambling activities were apprehended. They 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

• Mohd Yousuf Ganie, son of Ghulam Ahmad Ganie, resident of Illahi Bagh, Srinagar

Cash, Bank Cheques and Playing Cards Seized

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

Police have taken cognisance of the matter, and further investigation is underway to establish all facts and determine the extent of the alleged gambling activities.

Police Appeal for Public Cooperation

Reiterating its commitment to maintaining law and order, Ganderbal Police said it remains determined to curb social evils and unlawful activities across the district.

The police have also appealed to the general public to cooperate and share information about illegal activities to help maintain peace and ensure a safe environment in the district.