Archive · 20 Jul 2025
AAP Councillor Among Seven Booked in Delhi Gambling Raid
Imagine a group of people were caught playing games for money, which is against the law.
The police found them in a place in Delhi and arrested them.
Among those arrested was a person who works as a councillor for the Aam Aadmi Party.
The police are now trying to find out how involved the councillor was in the gambling.
Someone from the Delhi BJP party is wondering if the councillor will be removed from his position or if the AAP will ignore the issue.
An AAP councillor was among seven people booked for alleged gambling activities.
Police raided a location in Swaroop Nagar, Delhi, based on a tip-off.
The individuals were booked under the Public Gambling Act of 1867.
Further investigation is underway to determine the councillor's involvement.
Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva questioned AAP leadership's response to the incident.
- Who
- Seven individuals, including AAP councillor Joginder Singh, were booked.
- What
- An AAP councillor and six others were booked for gambling.
- When
- The raid occurred recently, as reported on July 20.
- Where
- Swaroop Nagar area of outer north Delhi.
- Why
- They were allegedly involved in illegal gambling activities.
AAP
BJP
Political Response
AAP
Not explicitly stated in the article.
BJP
The BJP questioned if the AAP would take action against the councillor.
- Accused
- 7 individuals including AAP councillor Joginder Singh
- Political Party
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
- Location
- Swaroop Nagar, Delhi
- Law
- Public Gambling Act, 1867