Gujarat Police Conducts Raid in Vadodara: 10 Arrested for Gambling with Rs 2.17 Lakh Seized
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Synopsis
In a recent operation, the Gujarat Police's State Monitoring Cell raided a gambling den in Garadi village, Vadodara, apprehending 10 individuals and seizing Rs 2.17 lakh. The operation raises concerns about local police effectiveness amid ongoing illegal gambling activities in the region.
Key Takeaways
- 10 individuals arrested in a gambling raid.
- Cash and valuables worth Rs 2.17 lakh seized.
- Two main suspects managed to escape.
- Concerns raised about local police awareness.
- Ongoing crackdown on illegal gambling in Gujarat.
Vadodara, March 19 (NationPress) In an effort to combat illegal gambling, the Gujarat Police's State Monitoring Cell (SMC) conducted a raid on a gambling operation in Garadi village of Vadodara Rural district, resulting in the apprehension of 10 suspects, the police reported.
The operation, which occurred on the evening of March 18, culminated in the recovery of Rs 2.17 lakh in cash and valuables, raising concerns about local police's effectiveness in the area.
Two primary suspects managing the gambling ring managed to evade capture.
An Assistant Sub-Inspector from the Gandhinagar SMC lodged a complaint after receiving intelligence regarding illegal gambling activities in the Motha Talavadi vicinity of Garadi village.
Reacting to this information, authorities executed a surprise raid at 6 p.m., leading to the detention of 10 individuals engaged in gambling.
The two main operators escaped the scene before they could be detained.
A case has been filed under Section 12 of the Gujarat Prevention of Gambling Act at the Shinor police station.
The individuals arrested hail from various regions, including Vadodara city, Jambusar, Tilakwada, Dabhoi, Karjan, and Shinor talukas.
During the raid, officials confiscated Rs 1.60 lakh in cash and 10 mobile phones valued at Rs 57,000, bringing the total amount recovered to Rs 2.17 lakh.
The substantial cash haul from a small locality like Garadi prompts inquiries into the Shinor police's and district staff's awareness of ongoing gambling operations.
The detained suspects have been transferred to the Chandod police station for further investigation.
The accused are identified as Shailesh Shankar Prajapati from Vadodara, Ahmedkha Chhotukha Garasiya from Garadi, Talha Ismail Patel from Jambusar, Kirtan Bharat Brahmbhatt from Vadodara, Arvind Ambu Vasava from Tilakwada, Mohsin Akhtar Shaikh from Virpur, Amit Ramesh Panchal from Vadodara, Rahul Manu Kahar from Vadodara, Muzammil Mayuddin Mansuri from Dabhoi, and Zakir Kalu Malek from Choranda.
Authorities are actively searching for the two fugitive suspects who managed to escape from the gambling operation.
Additional actions are anticipated as part of the state’s ongoing campaign against illegal gambling.
Gujarat has seen numerous significant gambling-related incidents recently, underscoring the state’s continued efforts to eliminate illegal betting.
In Ahmedabad, during the Janmashtami celebrations, law enforcement escalated their operations against gambling.
These efforts led to the arrest of 632 individuals and the confiscation of assets exceeding Rs 60 lakh.
The operations covered all seven zones under the Ahmedabad City Police and the crime branch, resulting in 113 registered cases.
Zone 5, which includes areas such as Bapunagar, Gomtipur, Rakhiyal, Amraiwadi, Khokhara, Nikol, Odhav, and Ramol, recorded the highest number of cases at 33. This was followed by 29 cases in Zone 4, 20 in Zone 2, and 11 in Zone 1.
The eastern part of the city recorded the most significant activity, with 69 cases filed, while 44 cases emerged from Sector 1 on the western side.
In Zone 4, covering regions like Dariyapur, Shahibaug, Krishnanagar, Meghaninagar, Naroda, and Sardarnagar, 201 individuals were detained, marking the highest number of arrests in a single zone.
In another significant event, the Prevention of Crime Branch (PCB) in Ahmedabad dismantled a high-stakes gambling operation at a residential property near Khodiyar Farm on Ognaj Road.
This raid led to the arrest of 16 individuals and the seizure of assets totaling Rs 23.4 lakh.
The seized items included Rs 7.2 lakh in cash, 18 mobile phones worth Rs 4.61 lakh, three two-wheelers, a four-wheeler valued at Rs 11.5 lakh, 104 playing cards, and seven card boxes.
The operation was allegedly orchestrated by Dilipbhai Amrutlal Patel, the proprietor of the Khodiyar Farm property.
Those arrested hailed from Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and nearby areas.
They have been charged under the Gujarat Prevention of Gambling Act, with investigations ongoing to uncover potential connections to a larger network beyond Ahmedabad.
