Sunday, July 02, 2006

Gambling Den Raided: 08 Persons Arrested, Rs 19,780/ Seized

What: Police raid on a recreation club on credible information of illegal betting activity called ANDER- BAHAR (Ulai-Pidai)

When: Evening of Saturday July 01st 2006

Where: Sharda Recreation Club at Soarabh Center building near Pumpwell circle, Mangalore

Who: Police team comprising of ASP Probationer Mr. Labhu Ram and staff

Why: To curb illegal and anti social activities in the district

More Details: Police arrested total 08 persons while a few managed to escape and seized Rs 19,780/cash used for betting, three wooden tables, 20 plastic chairs, four steel boxes, Eight sets of spade cards, one videocon TV, One generator and one inverter along with battery.

In this connection a case has been taken up in the jurisdictional Mangalore Rural Police Station under section 78, 79 & 80 of Karnataka Police Act 1963. All the arrested persons have been released on bail and the case is under investigation.