31 Arrested in Police Raids on Illegal Gambling Dens in Kandhamal

Bhubaneswar: In a major crackdown on illegal gambling activities, police arrested 31 persons from two gambling dens under Daringbadi police limits in Kandhamal district on Sunday.

Acting on a tip-off, Daringbadi police conducted surprise raids near Pramiladevi Residential College and the nearby bus stand. During the operation, officers seized eight motorcycles, 24 mobile phones, ₹74,230 in cash, and 10 packets of playing cards.

“Of the 31 arrested, 22 were detained near the college and bus stand area, where police recovered ₹65,740 in cash, seven motorcycles, and 18 mobile phones. The remaining nine were caught at another gambling spot close to the bus stand, where ₹8,490 in cash, six mobile phones, and one motorcycle were seized,” said Baliguda SDPO Ramendra Prasad while briefing the media.

Police have launched a detailed investigation into the gambling network to trace others involved and prevent similar illegal activities in the area.