Jamshedpur police arrest 15 for gambling, seize cash and phones

Jamshedpur: A total of 15 people were arrested on charges of gambling from a house located in Prakash Nagar under the Birsanagar police station limits on Monday. A total of 16 smartphones, Rs 7,67,400 in cash, and several decks of playing cards were seized during the operation, police said.Attending a Narcotics Coordination Committee (NCORD) meeting earlier in the day, East Singhbhum deputy commissioner (DC) Rajiv Ranjan directed police and departments concerned to step up action against drug trafficking and strengthen surveillance in identified narcotics hotspots.“Strict legal action must be taken against those involved in drug trafficking and illegal drug trade. Sensitive areas should be monitored regularly, and there should be no unnecessary delays in investigations or legal proceedings. All departments concerned must work in coordination to identify and dismantle drug networks operating in the district,” DC Ranjan said.Enforcement and monitoring were under way at 10 hotspots. In September, action under the NDPS Act led to the seizure of 133 kg ganja and 52 packets of brown sugar, officials said.The education department and local police stations were directed to continue anti-drug programmes in schools. “Anti-drug awareness programmes should be conducted regularly in schools and colleges to educate students about the harmful effects of drugs on health, families and society,” DC stated.Urging residents to report narcotics sale on helpline 112 or police control room 0657-2431028, the DC stressed that de-addiction, treatment and rehabilitation services must remain accessible and effective for people affected by substance abuse.Stay updated with the latest Ranchi news. Download the TOI App.