Two arrested for betting

Hoshiarpur: The Model Town police have arrested two accused with betting slips and Rs 7,990 put on bets, on Wednesday night. The police had received a tip off that two men were betting in the public near Luxmi Market. On the basis of information, the police raided the site and arrested Rajiv Kumar alias Jeeva of Bassi Khwaju, recovering Rs 3,980 put on the bet and betting slips from him. Also Dalip Kumar, alias Dhiana, a resident of Balmik Mohalla, Pahadi Gate, Hariana, was arrested with Rs 4,010 and betting slips. Separate FIRs have been lodged against both the accused under Sections 13, 3 and 67 of the Gambling Act. OC

Two arrested with intoxicants

Hoshiarpur: The Talwara and Mahilpur police arrested two accused in two separate cases and recovered intoxicating powder from them. The Talwara police arrested Gurdheer Singh, alias Ladi, a resident of Bhadson Road, Patiala, and recovered 56 grams of intoxicating powder during the search of his car. The Mahilpur police arrested Davinder Kumar, alias Binda, a resident of Mananhana and recovered a huge quantity of intoxicating pills from him. Separate FIRs under the NDPS Act have been registered against them. OC