Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Three Arrested During Kadapa Matka Gambling Raid Near Temple
Police in Kadapa arrested three people on Monday.
They were accused of running an illegal Matka gambling activity.
The activity was allegedly happening near the Yellamma temple in Achari Colony.
Police said the suspects collected numbers and money from people.
Officers raided the location at about 9 a.m.
They found ₹93,360 in cash, three Matka slips and three pens.
The arrested people were identified as Sheikh Khaja Bhanu, Kashi Vikramachari and Rajampalli Siva.
Police registered a case and said more legal action will follow.
Police arrested three people for allegedly organising illegal Matka gambling in Achari Colony, Kadapa.
The raid took place near the Yellamma temple around 9 a.m. on Monday.
Authorities seized ₹93,360 in cash, three Matka slips and three ballpoint pens.
Police said the suspects collected Matka numbers and money from members of the public.
A case was registered against the accused, and further legal action is underway.
- Who
- Sheikh Khaja Bhanu alias Bhanu, Kashi Vikramachari and Rajampalli Siva were arrested.
- What
- Police accused the three men of organising illegal Matka gambling and collecting money and numbers.
- When
- The raid and arrests took place around 9 a.m. on Monday.
- Where
- Near the Yellamma temple in Achari Colony, Kadapa.
- Why
- Police acted on credible information about alleged illegal gambling activity.
- Arrests
- Three people
- Location
- Near Yellamma temple, Achari Colony, Kadapa
- Time
- Around 9 a.m. on Monday
- Cash seized
- ₹93,360
- Other items seized
- Three Matka slips and three ballpoint pens
- Police officer
- Kadapa Taluk sub-inspector M. Mohammed Rafi led the raid
- Legal status
- A case was registered and further legal action is being taken