Nepal Police have apprehended 110 individuals for gambling in various locations throughout the country.
These arrests took place in districts such as Kathmandu, Chitwan, Dhankuta, Bhaktapur, Jhapa, Dhanusha, Kapilvastu, Sarlahi, Kanchanpur, and Kaski.
According to police, the suspects were caught gambling with cards and dice. Authorities also confiscated a significant amount of cash, playing cards, and gambling equipment.
Kathmandu Arrests
In Kathmandu, 10 individuals were arrested for gambling in Tana Gaun, Budhanilkantha Municipality-6. The Budhanilkantha Police Unit seized Rs 56,540 and six decks of playing cards.
Chitwan Arrests
Multiple arrests occurred in Chitwan. Six people were caught gambling with dice in Hattigade, Ratnanagar Municipality-16, with police seizing Rs 52,615 and 16 dice. Additionally, seven individuals, including the homeowner, were apprehended for gambling in Bharatpur Metropolitan City-7, leading to the confiscation of Rs 337,480 and one deck of playing cards. Two more were arrested for dice gambling in Sahayogi Tole, Bharatpur-12, with Rs 36,110 and 16 dice seized.
Dhankuta Arrests
Seven people, including a 55 year old homeowner, were arrested in a house in Pakhribas Municipality-9, Dhankuta, with police seizing Rs 107,315 and 30 dice.
Bhaktapur Arrests
In Bhaktapur, police made two separate arrests. Nine individuals were apprehended near SS Chowk, Madhyapur Thimi Municipality-3, with Rs 99,150 and one deck of playing cards confiscated. Additionally, 15 people were arrested in Pakaritole, Bageshwori, Changunarayan Municipality-7, with police seizing Rs 97,000 and four decks of playing cards.
Jhapa Arrests
In Jhapa, 12 individuals were arrested in Kamal Rural Municipality-5 for gambling in a house. Police seized Rs 118,200 and five decks of playing cards. Another 10 were apprehended for dice gambling in Damak Municipality-10, with Rs 89,710 and 15 dice confiscated.
Dhanusha and Kapilvastu Arrests
Five people were arrested for gambling in Shiv Chowk, Janakpurdham-2, Dhanusha, with Rs 67,500 and one deck of playing cards seized. In Chaurigaun, Banganga Municipality-7, Kapilvastu, four individuals were apprehended, resulting in the seizure of Rs 78,485 and three decks of playing cards.
Sarlahi Arrests
Two individuals were arrested for dice gambling in Murtiya, Barahathawa Municipality-9, with Rs 36,055 and 16 dice confiscated. Nine arrests were made in Haribhawan Tole, Lalbandi Municipality-4, with police seizing Rs 62,000, six decks of playing cards, and 16 dice. Six people were also arrested near Pushpalal Chowk, Bhimdatta Municipality-18, Kanchanpur, with Rs 147,256 and three dice seized.
Kaski Arrests
Six individuals were arrested for gambling in a rented room in Adherikuna, Pokhara Metropolitan City-18, with Rs 63,525 and four decks of playing cards confiscated.
Conclusion
In total, 110 people were arrested for gambling, with authorities seizing cash, playing cards, and dice. Investigations are ongoing, highlighting the police’s commitment to combating illegal gambling across the country.