Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Mumbai Bookie Arrested for Illegal Betting During India-Pakistan Match
Imagine a game of cricket between India and Pakistan, but some people were betting on the outcome!
A man named Kailash was caught by the police for taking these bets illegally.
He was using his phone to arrange the bets through online groups.
The police found him during the match and arrested him.
They also found evidence suggesting others were involved in the betting.
Now, he has to stay in jail for a day to help the police with the investigation.
The police want everyone to know that betting on sports like this is against the law.
Kandivali police arrested a bookie during the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match.
The arrest occurred at the bookie's residence in Kandivali West, Mumbai.
The bookie, Kailash Mangilal Salecha, was caught placing bets via his mobile phone.
He was using WhatsApp groups and illegal online platforms for betting.
Salecha was remanded to one-day police custody by the Borivali court.
- Who
- Kailash Mangilal Salecha, a bookie
- What
- Arrested for illegal betting on the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match.
- When
- Arrested around 8:40 PM during the match.
- Where
- His residence in Kandivali West, Mumbai.
- Why
- He was caught facilitating bets through online platforms.
- Suspect's Name
- Kailash Mangilal Salecha
- Location of Arrest
- Residence in Kandivali West, Mumbai
- Time of Arrest
- Around 8:40 PM
- Event
- India-Pakistan Asia Cup Match
- Charges
- Bombay Police Act and Maharashtra Gambling Prohibition Act
- Court
- Borivali court
- Custody
- One-day police custody