New Delhi: Alipur police said they busted an alleged gambling operation at a resort in Jindpur, apprehending 11 people and recovering ₹23,78,350 in cash, 10 vehicles and 15 mobile phones.
The raid was conducted on October 13 after police received secret information about gambling on the resort’s second floor and obtained permission to search the premises, according to an Outer North District press release.
Cash recovered from room, suspects and vehicles
Police said ₹1,41,400 was found on a bed and another ₹1,60,160 was recovered from the personal possession of those apprehended. A further ₹20,76,790 was allegedly recovered from five vehicles, taking the total cash seizure to ₹23,78,350.
The team also seized eight cars, two scooters, 15 mobile phones, 10 unopened packs of playing cards and one open pack containing 52 cards.
Eleven people apprehended at resort
Police identified the apprehended men as Vipin Chauhan, Sachin Chauhan, Pramod Kumar, Than Singh, Rahul Gupta, Akshu Malik, Anmol Gandhi, Parageya Ratan, Jitender Goyal, Ashish Jain and Neeraj Chawla. They are aged between 28 and 48.
A case under Sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Gambling Act was registered at Alipur police station. Investigators are verifying ownership of the recovered vehicles and phones and examining the source and intended use of the cash. The allegations remain under investigation.
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