Karnal, November 10 (Praveen Walia):- The team of Nigdu Police Station, led by Assistant Sub-Inspector Jagdish Chander, arrested two youths who were sitting in a verandah in village Pastana and gambling.
Assistant Sub-Inspector Jagdish Chander stated that under the able leadership of Superintendent of Police Karnal, Mr. Karan Goyal, IPS, the district police is conducting a special campaign to curb illegal activities, including gambling, betting and bookmaking, and to apprehend those involved.
During patrolling in the village Pastana area as part of the campaign, the police team received secret information that some youths were gambling in the village. Acting promptly, the police team raided the spot and apprehended two youths who were gambling there. During questioning, they were identified as Arun Kumar, son of Desh Raj, resident of village Pastana, Karnal, and Sanjay Kumar, son of Jaipal, resident of village Koyar, Karnal. Action against another suspect is also underway. The police recovered two boxes of playing cards used for gambling and cash amounting to ₹11,270, which had been placed as a stake, from the possession of the accused. A case has been registered against the accused under the Gambling Act at Nigdu Police Station.
Karnal Police is keeping continuous surveillance to curb illegal activities such as gambling and betting in the district. Various police teams are taking action as per law against individuals involved in such activities in their respective areas.
Karnal Police appeals to the general public to stay away from activities such as gambling and betting and to inform the police if they come across any illegal activity. Police action to maintain law and order and curb illegal activities in the district will continue.
