Delhi Police bust illegal gambling den in Khyala, seven arrested
Synopsis
Delhi Police's Special Staff dismantled an illegal gambling den in Khyala's Vishnu Garden, arresting seven men and seizing stake money and illicit liquor. The premises are linked to a woman with 26 prior criminal involvements — signalling this was no one-off operation.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police's Special Staff busted an illegal gambling den in Vishnu Garden, Khyala on 21 September 2026 .
Seven persons were apprehended at the spot and handed over to Khyala Police Station .
Police recovered ₹18,060 in suspected stake money, Satta slips, and 33 quarters of illicit liquor .
The premises belong to Sobha , wife of Brijpal, who has 26 previous criminal involvements and was not present during the raid.
Swami, IPS , confirmed the anti-gambling drive in West District will continue.
Delhi Police's Special Staff on Monday, 21 September raided an illegal gambling den in the Vishnu Garden area of Khyala, West Delhi, apprehending seven persons and recovering ₹18,060 in suspected stake money, Satta slips, and 33 quarters of illicit liquor. The operation was conducted under the supervision of senior officers of the West District Police.
How the Raid Unfolded
Acting on credible information about gambling activities at a premises in NW-1, Vishnu Garden, Khyala, a Special Staff team conducted the raid under the guidance of senior police officers. All seven persons were found actively engaged in gambling and were apprehended on the spot.
A thorough search of the premises yielded ₹18,060 in suspected stake money, Satta slips used in the illegal betting operation, and 33 quarters of illicit liquor. The apprehended individuals and all recovered items were subsequently handed over to the local Khyala Police Station for further legal action.
Who Was Arrested
The seven persons taken into custody have been identified as Sandeep, 37, a resident of Nand Nagari; Arun Kumar, 53, from Khyala; Madan Lal, 38, from Kotla Mubarakpur; Neeraj, 18, from Raghubir Nagar; Mukhtar Singh, 40, from Khyala; Kishan, 45, from Khyala; and Bitu Kumar, 24, from Vishnu Garden.
Premises Linked to a Known Offender
According to the preliminary inquiry, the raided premises belong to Sobha, wife of Brijpal, who was not present at the time of the operation. Police described her as a 'bad character' registered at Khyala Police Station, with 26 previous involvements in criminal cases — pointing to a pattern of repeat offending at the same location.
What the Police Said
DCP West District Hareshwar V. Swami, IPS, stated that action against illegal gambling and other unlawful activities would continue as per law. The raid is part of a sustained drive by the West District Police against illegal gambling operations in the area. Further investigation into the matter is currently underway.
Point of View
Not an isolated incident. The fact that the property owner was absent raises questions about prior intelligence and whether enforcement arrived too late to net the key operator. West Delhi has seen recurring gambling raids, and the pattern of the same premises re-emerging in police records points to a deeper enforcement gap: raids without sustained follow-through rarely dismantle the network.
NationPress
21 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was the illegal gambling den busted by Delhi Police?
The gambling den was raided at a premises in NW-1, Vishnu Garden, Khyala, in West Delhi on 21 September 2026. The operation was led by the Special Staff of Delhi Police under senior West District officers.
Who were the seven persons arrested in the Khyala gambling raid?
The seven arrested individuals are Sandeep (37, Nand Nagari), Arun Kumar (53, Khyala), Madan Lal (38, Kotla Mubarakpur), Neeraj (18, Raghubir Nagar), Mukhtar Singh (40, Khyala), Kishan (45, Khyala), and Bitu Kumar (24, Vishnu Garden). All were found actively gambling at the time of the raid.
What was recovered during the Khyala gambling den raid?
Police recovered ₹18,060 in suspected stake money, Satta slips, and 33 quarters of illicit liquor from the premises. All recovered items and arrested persons were handed over to Khyala Police Station for further legal action.
Who owns the raided premises in Khyala?
According to the preliminary inquiry, the premises belong to Sobha, wife of Brijpal. She was not present at the time of the raid and is registered as a 'bad character' at Khyala Police Station with 26 previous criminal involvements.
Will Delhi Police continue action against illegal gambling in West Delhi?
Yes. DCP West District Hareshwar V. Swami, IPS, confirmed that action against illegal gambling and other unlawful activities will continue as per law. The raid is part of an ongoing drive against such operations in the West District.
