Nagpur Crime Branch raids casino machine gambling den in Panchpaoli, six held

Nagpur: The Crime Branch raided a gambling den run with casino machines and seized items worth Rs 3,26,795, including the machines, from Shobhakhet in Panchpaoli. The den was operating opposite Lal Bahadur Shastri Garden.

Six accused have been taken into custody, while two are absconding. The anti-vehicle theft squad carried out the raid after the police received a tip-off.

Cash, mobile phones, casino machines, monitors and equipment linked to online payments were recovered during the operation.

During questioning, accused Sahil Sheikh said he had run the casino together with Sagar Dhanjode and Feroz Khan. The search for the two is on.

A case has been registered against all six accused under the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act, and an investigation has begun.