Three held, ₹13.2 lakh seized in cricket betting case
The police in Sri Sathya Sai district have arrested three individuals involved in an illegal cricket betting operation. The arrests followed a raid that uncovered a betting network and resulted in the seizure of ₹13.2 lakh in cash. Authorities have warned that they will take strict action against online gambling and repeat offenders may face severe legal consequences.
- ▪Three individuals were arrested in connection with illegal cricket betting.
- ▪The police seized ₹13.2 lakh in cash and two mobile phones during the raid.
- ▪The operation was initiated based on credible intelligence inputs.
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The police in Sri Sathya Sai district intensified their crackdown on illegal cricket betting by arresting three persons on Friday, following an investigation into a betting racket unearthed during a raid earlier this month.Addressing a press conference, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Hindupur) K. V. Mahesh said the operation began on May 5 when special police teams, constituted by Superintendent of Police S. Satish Kumar, conducted a surprise raid near the Thumukunta Industrial Area in Hindupur mandal based on credible intelligence inputs.
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