Illegal Casino Operating In Rishikesh Hotel Raided By Police, 40 Arrested
Republic World
Police raided an illegal casino in Rishikesh, arresting 40 people and seizing cash, chips, and liquor.Summary
Uttarakhand Police raided an illegal casino operating within the Navrang Hotel in Rishikesh on Friday night, resulting in the arrest of 40 individuals, including 10 women. Authorities recovered Rs 1.35 lakh in cash, casino chips, playing cards, and liquor from the location. Cases have been registered against those arrested under the Gambling Act and the Excise Act, and the hotel has been sealed. This raid follows similar actions by the Enforcement Directorate in September 2025, targeting casinos in Goa, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Rajkot, where they recovered significant amounts of cash and foreign currency.
(Source：Republic World)