Delhi Police bust gambling dens in Welcome, Khanpur, Sangam Vihar; 22 held
Synopsis
Delhi Police ran three back-to-back anti-gambling raids in a single day — Welcome, Khanpur, and Sangam Vihar — hauling in 22 people and over ₹3.1 lakh in cash. The sweep, involving units from both northeast and south districts, signals a coordinated enforcement push against illegal gambling dens operating in Delhi's residential colonies.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police conducted three anti-gambling raids across Welcome , Khanpur , and Sangam Vihar on 10 November 2026 .
A total of 22 people were apprehended across the three operations.
Combined recoveries exceeded ₹3.1 lakh in cash, along with hundreds of playing cards.
The Welcome raid netted 5 accused and ₹56,140 ; two had prior gambling cases on record.
The Sangam Vihar bust — led by the Anti-Auto Theft Squad — was the largest, with 12 arrested and ₹1,03,500 recovered.
Cases registered under the Delhi Gambling Act and Delhi Public Gambling Act ; investigations are ongoing.
Delhi Police apprehended 22 people across three separate anti-gambling raids in northeast and south Delhi on 10 November 2026, recovering a combined total of over ₹3.1 lakh in cash and hundreds of playing cards. The operations spanned the Welcome, Khanpur, and Sangam Vihar areas, with cases registered under the Delhi Gambling Act and the Delhi Public Gambling Act.
The Welcome Area Raid
The first operation was conducted at approximately 4 am on 10 November, following a tip-off about illegal gambling at a premises in the Welcome area of northeast Delhi. A team led by Inspector Rupesh Kumar Khatri, Station House Officer (SHO) of Welcome Police Station, along with Inspector Gianender Singh, ASI Rambir, Head Constable Arun, and Constables Vinod and Aman, raided the location and detained five individuals.
The police recovered ₹56,140 in cash and playing cards from the spot. A case was registered at Welcome Police Station vide FIR No. 663/2026, dated 10 November, under Sections 12/09/55 of the Delhi Gambling Act. The five accused — Jamil (39), Sumit Kumar alias Khare (30), Sagar (28), Nitin (30), and Pawan Kumar (40) — are all residents of the Welcome area. According to police, Sumit Kumar and Nitin were each found to have prior involvement in one similar gambling case, while the remaining three had no previous criminal record.
Gambling Den Busted in Khanpur
In a separate operation the same day, the South District Special Staff dismantled an alleged illegal gambling den in JJ Colony, Khanpur, arresting five people including the alleged organiser, Rajesh alias Banti (42). Police recovered ₹1,51,140 in stake money and 104 playing cards. A case was registered at Neb Sarai Police Station under the Delhi Public Gambling Act.
12 Nabbed in Sangam Vihar Operation
Earlier on 10 November, the Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of South District Police busted a third alleged gambling operation in Sangam Vihar, following a tip-off about activity at a premises on Asthal Mandir Road. The raid yielded ₹1,03,500 in cash and 458 playing cards of different colours, and led to the arrest of 12 individuals from different localities across Delhi.
The 12 accused were identified as Manoj (38), Rajender alias Rinku (38), Hardesh Kumar (44), Kamlesh Gupta (55), Ramkesh (72), Santosh Kumar Gupta (50), Amit Gupta (31), Madhav Mangal (36), Vijay (43), Rajkumar (59), Rahul Rathore (31), and Jitender Singh (38). The wide age range among the accused — from 31 to 72 — points to gambling dens operating across demographics.
Crackdown Context
Three coordinated anti-gambling operations across different districts of Delhi in a single day suggests a broader enforcement push by Delhi Police, possibly driven by increased tip-off activity in residential and colony-level areas. Notably, the AATS — typically deployed for auto theft — was pressed into gambling enforcement, indicating resource reallocation for the operation. Further investigation into all three cases is underway.
Point of View
The repeat-offender pattern points to weak deterrence — a question the courts, not just the police, may need to address.
NationPress
11 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people were arrested in the Delhi gambling raids on 10 November 2026?
A total of 22 people were arrested across three separate gambling raids in Delhi on 10 November 2026, targeting premises in the Welcome area, JJ Colony in Khanpur, and Sangam Vihar.
How much cash was recovered in the Delhi gambling busts?
Police recovered a combined sum of over ₹3.1 lakh across the three raids — ₹56,140 from the Welcome area, ₹1,51,140 from Khanpur, and ₹1,03,500 from Sangam Vihar — along with playing cards.
Under which law were the accused charged in the Delhi gambling cases?
Cases were registered under the Delhi Gambling Act (Sections 12/09/55) for the Welcome area raid, and under the Delhi Public Gambling Act for the Khanpur operation. All cases are under investigation.
Who led the Welcome area gambling raid?
The Welcome area raid was led by Inspector Rupesh Kumar Khatri, Station House Officer of Welcome Police Station, along with Inspector Gianender Singh, ASI Rambir, Head Constable Arun, and Constables Vinod and Aman.
Did any of the accused have previous criminal records?
Yes. In the Welcome area case, Sumit Kumar alias Khare and Nitin were each found to have been involved in one prior gambling case. The remaining three accused from that raid had no previous criminal record, according to police.
