27 held in police raids on six gambling dens in Tendukheda during Diwali

Police in Tendukheda police station limits of Narsinghpur district took action against illegal gambling during Diwali. On Tuesday night, police raided several places and busted six gambling dens. Twenty-seven people were arrested on the spot while gambling.

According to the information available, within two days of Diwali police ran intensive checking and search drives in the area to curb illegal activity. During this, police teams raided different areas and caught people gambling.

About Rs 12,000 in cash, vehicles and other items used for gambling were seized from the accused.

Police have registered a case under the Gambling Act against all 27 arrested. The action, taken to rein in gambling during Diwali, is being seen as a major success for the police. Police said the drive against illegal activity in the area will continue.