Diwali Gambling Boom In Bhopal! High-Tech Dens Operate From Hotels, Resorts And Beauty Parlours Despite 100 Police Raids; 5 Cops Suspended
Despite over 100 police raids, illegal gambling dens in Bhopal operate from hotels, resorts, and beauty parlours, with five cops suspended for alleged links.Summary
Ahead of Diwali, illegal gambling dens are thriving in Bhopal, operating from hotels, luxury resorts, beauty parlours, and residential flats despite more than 100 police actions in the past three months. Major operators evade detection by shifting to private premises, and recent raids have mostly targeted smaller dens. The suspension of three station house officers, a sub-inspector, and a constable over alleged patronage has raised concerns about police links to gambling networks. Notable incidents include a Crime Branch raid on a den operated by notorious criminal Rusi Khan in Bajaria, equipped with CCTV, and a Katara Hills resort raid where 16 high-profile individuals were caught gambling. Police have also introduced casino-style token betting, and women have been apprehended in raids on beauty parlours and flats. Police Commissioner Sanjay Kumar warned of disciplinary action for negligence.
(Source：Free Press Journal)