Police in Kishoreganj upazila of Nilphamari sent six online casino gamblers to jail on Monday afternoon following their arrest on Sunday evening. The arrests took place in Mushrut Paniyal Pukur Balapara village, where officers seized Android mobile phones containing casino gaming apps from each suspect. The detainees were identified as Rakib Mia, Nur Hossain, Riju Islam Ratul, Shahin Alam, Abdul Aziz, and Manik Mia, all residents of the local area.

Officer-in-Charge Lutfor Rahman of Kishoreganj Police Station stated that the detainees were sent to jail through the court in a case filed under the Cyber Security Act for engaging in online casino gambling. The police action highlights enforcement efforts against illegal online gambling activities in the region.

The case marks a continuation of local authorities’ attempts to curb cyber-related offenses, with the seized devices expected to serve as evidence in the ongoing legal process.