Archive · 27 May 2025
Nagpur Police Bust Gambling Den; 8 Arrested, Assets Seized
Police in Nagpur, India, raided a house and caught eight people gambling.
The police received a tip and found the group playing a card game called 'Harjeet' and betting with cash.
The raid took place at a private residence in Siraspeth, Mattipura.
The police seized cash, phones, and vehicles worth Rs 4.27 lakh.
The people arrested were from different areas of Nagpur.
The police are now investigating if this was a regular gambling spot and promise strict action.
Police in Nagpur raided a private residence.
Eight individuals were arrested for gambling.
The operation took place on Sunday evening.
Police seized cash, phones, and vehicles.
A case was registered under the Maharashtra Gambling Prevention Act.
- Who
- Eight individuals were arrested for gambling. The police, led by Deputy Commissioner Rashmita Rao and senior police inspector Narendra Hiware, conducted the raid.
- What
- Eight individuals were arrested for gambling. The police seized Rs 8,600 in cash, six mobile phones, three two-wheelers, playing cards, and other gambling paraphernalia.
- When
- Sunday, between 5:55 pm and 6:45 pm
- Where
- A private residence in Siraspeth, Mattipura, Nagpur, India.
- Why
- Police acted on a tip-off regarding illegal gambling activities.
- Total Value of Seized Items
- Rs 4.27 lakh
- Number of Individuals Arrested
- Eight
- Card Game Involved
- Harjeet
- Legal Action
- Sections 4 and 5 of the Maharashtra Gambling Prevention Act
- Location
- Nagpur, India