Police in Sunamganj arrested six individuals from a gambling den in Shomadnagar village under Rangarchar Union early Friday morning. The raid was conducted around 4 a.m. by officers from the Sunamganj Sadar Model Police Station following a tip-off. The suspects were reportedly caught playing cards at the one-story brick house of Jamal Mia in the village.
According to police sources, the detainees include residents from Shomadnagar, Bongao, and Rampur villages. The arrested individuals were identified as Jamal Mia, Shamsul Haque, Mohammad Delwar Hossain, Md. Yasin, Shah Alam, and Rahim Ali. Police said preparations are underway to file a case against them under the gambling law.
The operation highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts in Sunamganj to curb illegal gambling activities in local communities.