Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Bharat Patwari Summoned in Drug and Betting Probe
Police in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, have asked Bharat Patwari, the brother of a Congress leader, to come for questioning.
This is because documents show he was once a partner in a company linked to a man being investigated for drug and betting activities.
Another man, Manav Gangwani, has been arrested and will stay in police custody until July 27.
Police think Gangwani and others were running an illegal online betting business.
They are still looking for more people involved and expect to make more arrests soon.
Police issued a notice to Bharat Patwari, brother of Congress leader Jitu Patwari, to appear for questioning in a drug and betting network case.
Documents show Bharat Patwari was once a partner in a firm linked to Sumit Mantri, who is under investigation.
Manav Gangwani, a friend of Nana Patwari, was arrested and remanded to police custody until July 27.
Investigators suspect Gangwani and others operated an organized online betting racket.
Police are tracing links to more suspects and expect additional arrests in the coming days.
- Who
- Bharat Patwari, brother of Congress leader Jitu Patwari, and other suspects including Manav Gangwani, Sumit Mantri, and Pappu Mantri.
- What
- A police investigation into a drug and betting network, with Bharat Patwari summoned for questioning.
- When
- The notice was issued to appear for questioning on Friday.
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Documents showed Bharat Patwari was once a partner in a firm linked to the case, and investigators suspect organized criminal activities.
Congress Party
Madhya Pradesh Police
Involvement in the Case
Congress Party
The Congress party may defend Bharat Patwari, arguing that the allegations are politically motivated or lack substantial evidence.
Madhya Pradesh Police
The police believe Bharat Patwari was involved due to his past partnership with a firm linked to the case.
- Location
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Date of Notice
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Key Suspects
- Bharat Patwari, Manav Gangwani, Sumit Mantri, Pappu Mantri
- Alleged Activities
- Drug and betting network
- Arrested Individuals
- Manav Gangwani
- Expected Actions
- More arrests and tracing of suspects