Nagpur: Nagpur Police have intensified their crackdown on illegal gambling activities, detaining eight persons during a raid on an alleged gambling den in the Rituraj Town area of Bhilgaon.
The joint operation was carried out by Yashodhara Nagar police and Crime Branch teams from Units 3 and 5, along with personnel from the Anti-Vehicle Theft Squad. Acting on confidential information received during night patrolling, the teams raided a spot behind a Durga mandap, where gambling was allegedly underway.
The police detained eight persons and seized cash, seven mobile phones and a pack of playing cards, with the total value of the seized property estimated at Rs 87,480.
Those detained have been identified as Viniz Vinod Mehrunia, Shahrukh Ansari Abdul Jabbar Ansari, Asmit Ritesh Charote, Rahul Ashok Dhamti, Kunal alias Golu Ashok Dhamti, Ashwin Tularam Gaware, Arun Ram Kushwaha and Pratik Santosh Sonawane.
During the raid, police recovered Rs 26,880 in cash and seven mobile phones collectively valued at Rs 60,600. A pack containing 52 playing cards was also seized.
The action followed information received by police during routine night patrols, prompting the joint teams to move in on the suspected gambling spot.
Cases have been registered against the eight detained persons under the relevant provisions of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act. They were handed over to Yashodhara Nagar police for further legal proceedings.
Police are continuing action against illegal gambling establishments as part of efforts to curb unlawful activities in residential areas.
