RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi district police arrested five gamblers and recovered Rs 23,000 stake money, four mobile phones and other items from their possession, said a police spokesman here on Monday.
He informed that Waris Khan police conducted a raid and arrested five gamblers namely Muhammad Iqbal, Pervaiz, Ashiq, Malang Jan and Safian, who were allegedly involved in betting while playing cards.
Police recovered Rs 23,000, four mobile phones, and other items from their possession.
A case has been registered against the accused while further investigation is under process.
Superintendent of Police, Rawal, Faisal Saleem said that gambling is the root cause of other evils and those involved in such crimes do not deserve any concession.