Archive · 18 Aug 2025
AAP Leader Arrested for Gambling After Seeking Action on Apps
An AAP leader in Gujarat, who had asked police to take action against online gambling apps, was arrested for gambling.
Police raided a house and caught him and six others with money and playing cards.
The leader claims the case is false and meant to damage his reputation.
He believes it's a tactic by the ruling party to silence him.
His political party is waiting to decide what to do next.
The police found about 110,000 rupees at the scene.
AAP leader Ashish Kamdar and six others were arrested in Godhra, Gujarat for alleged gambling.
The arrest occurred during a raid at a house following a tip-off, with Rs 98,700 in cash recovered.
Kamdar had recently sought action against online gaming and betting apps.
Kamdar claimed the case was false and an attempt to suppress his voice.
The Gujarat AAP is awaiting instructions on further actions.
- Who
- Ashish Kamdar (AAP leader) and six others.
- What
- Arrest of an AAP leader and six others for gambling.
- When
- Monday, following a raid.
- Where
- Godhra, Gujarat.
- Why
- Alleged gambling activities; Kamdar claims it is a false case.
AAP Leader's Stance
Police Investigation
False Accusation
AAP Leader's Stance
The case is false and an attempt to malign my image.
Police Investigation
N/A
- Accused
- Ashish Kamdar, Jigar Shah, Dharmendra Gosai, Ashwin Goswami, Vijay Patel, Mahesh Patel, Vikram Vanzara
- Location of Arrest
- Vaijnath Society, Godhra
- Cash Recovered
- Rs 98,700
- Bail Status
- Kamdar was out on bail
- Additional Items Recovered
- 3 mobile phones, playing cards
- Kamdar's complaint
- Submitted representation to the district police, seeking immediate action against online gaming and mobile betting apps on August 14