Srinagar, Feb. 9 -- Police on Saturday arrested two gamblers in Ganderbal and a drug peddler in Baramulla in separate actions as part of its ongoing drive against illegal activities and drug trafficking.

In Ganderbal, police apprehended two persons involved in gambling at Narayan-Bagh, falling under the jurisdiction of Police Post Shadipora. The arrested individuals were identified as Bilal Ahmad Malik, son of Mohd Ismail Malik, a resident of Gamwara, Wakura, and Manzoor Ahmad Khan, son of Jalal-ud-din Khan, a resident of Narayan-Bagh.

During the operation, stake money amounting to Rs 3,370 along with a deck of playing cards was recovered from the spot. A case under FIR No. 19/2026, under Section 13 of the Gambling Act, has been registe...