71 arrested for gambling in Gajapati
Police in Gajapati district, Odisha, arrested 71 people and seized over Rs 12 lakh in cash from an illegal gambling den.Summary
Paralakhemundi police in Gajapati district busted an organised gambling den at a private Kalyana Mandap on Sunday night, arresting 71 people, including gamblers and organisers. The raid, led by inspector-in-charge Prasant Bhupati, resulted in the seizure of over Rs 12.03 lakh in cash, nine cars, 60 mobile phones, 954 playing cards, and 102 betting tokens. Among those arrested were six individuals from Andhra Pradesh, including a retired police officer and two organisers, as well as government employees, retirees, and businessmen. The main organiser, T Nageswar Rao of Andhra Pradesh, had rented the venue and operated it for six to seven months with assistance from B Prasad and seven associates, allegedly with the building owner's consent. A case has been registered under the Odisha Prevention of Gambling Act and BNS section 112. Police are continuing efforts to arrest others involved, and residents have welcomed the action against illegal gambling.
(Source：Times of India)