Delhi Police bust illegal gambling den in Model Town, 10 held
Synopsis
Delhi Police's Anti-Burglary Cell raided a satta den at Rajpura, Gudmandi in Model Town on 28 October, nabbing 10 people and seizing 244 satta slips alongside a mobile phone used for digital satta parchi writing — evidence that the illegal gambling trade in the capital is increasingly going online.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police busted an illegal gambling operation in Model Town, North-West Delhi on 28 October 2026 .
10 people were apprehended, all allegedly found actively participating in satta activities.
Police seized ₹11,300 in cash, 244 satta slips , and a mobile phone used for online satta parchi writing.
413/26 was registered under Sections 12 and 9/55 of the Gambling Act at Model Town police station.
The raid was conducted by the Anti-Burglary Cell of North-West District Police as part of a district-wide anti-gambling drive.
Delhi Police dismantled an illegal gambling operation in the Model Town area of North-West Delhi on 28 October 2026, apprehending 10 individuals allegedly found actively participating in satta activities. The raid, carried out by the Anti-Burglary Cell of the North-West District Police, led to the recovery of cash, satta slips, and digital tools linked to the racket.
How the Raid Unfolded
Acting on a tip-off about illegal gambling operations being run at Rajpura, Gudmandi — locally referred to as Raddi's Adda — under the jurisdiction of Model Town police station, a team from the Anti-Burglary Cell moved in on the target location. The raiding party comprised ASI Rakesh, Head Constables Ajay and Rajpal, and Dharamraj.
All 10 suspects were allegedly found in the midst of gambling activities and were immediately apprehended. Officials said the operation was executed swiftly, leaving no opportunity for those present to flee.
Items Seized at the Scene
Investigators recovered ₹11,300 in cash along with a mobile phone suspected to have been used for online satta parchi writing. Also seized were 244 satta slips, five carbon papers, three writing pads, a calculator, and three pens — items consistent with a structured, ongoing gambling operation rather than an impromptu gathering.
The presence of a mobile phone configured for digital satta parchi writing indicates the network had adapted to online methods, a trend law enforcement officials say they are tracking across Delhi.
The Accused: Who Was Arrested
The 10 individuals taken into custody have been identified as Tazuddin (39), Mahender (42), Mohit Kumar (25), Ashok Kumar (49), Giriraj (44), Suraj (47), and Umesh (35) — all residents of Rajpura, Gudmandi — alongside Deepak (42) of New Gupta Colony, Model Town; Aasha Ram (45) of Old Gupta Colony, Model Town; and Mahesh (53) of Kabir Nagar.
Legal Action Taken
An FIR No. 413/26 dated 28 October 2026 was registered at Model Town police station under Sections 12 and 9/55 of the Gambling Act, according to the official police statement. The case remains under active investigation, with police indicating the operation is part of a broader district-wide crackdown on illegal gambling dens.
Authorities say further investigation is underway and additional arrests cannot be ruled out as the probe expands.
Point of View
But the detail that matters is the seized mobile phone configured for online satta parchi writing. Illegal gambling in Delhi is no longer confined to smoke-filled backrooms — it is migrating to digital platforms that are harder to surveil and prosecute. The Anti-Burglary Cell's use of prior intelligence to act quickly is a positive operational signal, but arresting 10 foot soldiers at a single adda rarely dismantles the network above them. Unless investigators follow the money trail upward, this crackdown risks being a headline without lasting impact on North-West Delhi's gambling ecosystem.
NationPress
30 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did Delhi Police conduct the gambling raid?
The raid was conducted at Rajpura, Gudmandi — also known locally as Raddi's Adda — under the jurisdiction of Model Town police station in North-West Delhi on 28 October 2026.
How many people were arrested in the Model Town gambling raid?
Ten people were apprehended in the raid. They have been identified as residents of Rajpura Gudmandi, New Gupta Colony, Old Gupta Colony, Model Town, and Kabir Nagar.
What was seized during the Delhi Police gambling den bust?
Police recovered ₹11,300 in cash, 244 satta slips, a mobile phone used for online satta parchi writing, five carbon papers, three writing pads, a calculator, and three pens from the premises.
Under which law were the accused booked?
An FIR (No. 413/26) was registered on 28 October 2026 at Model Town police station under Sections 12 and 9/55 of the Gambling Act, according to the official police statement.
What unit of Delhi Police carried out the raid?
The Anti-Burglary Cell of the North-West District Police conducted the operation, comprising ASI Rakesh, Head Constables Ajay and Rajpal, and Dharamraj.
