Biswanath, February 09, 2024: In a significant development, the Biswanath district police orchestrated a raid leading to the arrest of two gamblers, shedding light on an illicit gambling operation. Superintendent of Police Subhasish Baruah’s directives prompted an expedition, headed by Additional Superintendent of Police Amit Kumar Hojai, on February 08.
The operation targeted the Shagunekhati Beel of Kumliah in Biswanath, unearthing a clandestine gambling ring that had reportedly operated for lakhs of rupees over the past four years.
During the raid, the police managed to apprehend two gamblers, Anowar Islam and Gulzar Hussain, who allegedly orchestrated the illicit activities. The enforcement team also seized six motorcycles from the site, adding a significant blow to the operations.
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Despite a few gamblers managing to evade capture during the initial raid, the police successfully arrested Anowar Islam and Gulzar Hussain, both identified as key players in the illegal gambling venture. Gulzar Hussain, notably, holds the position of headmaster at a local primary school.
The investigation suggests Anowar Hussain’s involvement in organizing the gambling activities, with substantial earnings being funneled into a Co-Operative Society.
