Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Vizianagaram Police Crack Down on Gambling, Cockfights
The police in Vizianagaram are cracking down on illegal gambling, including cockfights.
They're watching closely and conducting raids.
If caught, people will face legal consequences.
Already, many people have been arrested for gambling and cockfighting, and money has been seized.
The police are also informing people about the problems caused by gambling through awareness campaigns.
They want to stop these activities to protect the community.
Vizianagaram SP Vakul Jindal warns of strict action against gambling and animal betting.
Continuous surveillance and raids are underway to curb illegal activities.
1,031 people were caught gambling, leading to 141 cases and a cash seizure of Rs 24,07,398.
174 individuals were arrested in connection with cockfights, with 35 cases booked.
Police seized cash, roosters, and sheep used in gambling activities.
- Who
- Vizianagaram SP Vakul Jindal and the police.
- What
- Police are taking action against gambling, cockfights, and sheep betting.
- When
- Ongoing, with statistics provided for the current year.
- Where
- Vizianagaram district.
- Why
- To curb unlawful activities and safeguard public interest.
- SP
- Vakul Jindal
- Cases filed for gambling
- 141
- People caught gambling
- 1,031
- Cash seized from gambling
- Rs 24,07,398
- Cases filed for cockfights
- 35
- Individuals arrested for cockfights
- 174
- Betting roosters seized
- 75
- Sheep seized
- 4