Imjhiri villagers petition SP against gambling, satta and illicit liquor in Narsinghpur

Residents of Imjhiri village, in the Kareli police station area of Narsinghpur district, have complained against gambling, satta and the sale of illicit liquor. On Thursday, the villagers submitted an application addressed to the Superintendent of Police (SP) and demanded that these activities be stopped.

The villagers allege that some people involved in the trade claim they pay Kareli police Rs 1 lakh every month. In the application, the villagers said gambling, satta and illicit liquor sales have been going on openly in the village for a long time.

The villagers say these activities are harming the social atmosphere of the village and its youth. The complaint also alleges that some of those involved tell villagers they pay Kareli police Rs 1 lakh every month, so no one can do anything to them. According to the villagers, such claims are eroding people's trust in the police's functioning.

The villagers have asked the SP to order an impartial and confidential inquiry. They have said the people involved in gambling, satta and illicit liquor should be identified and action taken against them.

The application also demands that if any police personnel are found to be involved during the inquiry, action be taken against them too. The villagers have further appealed for the safety of those who complained to be ensured, so that they do not face any threats or pressure.