Ten Persons Apprehended in Gambling Raid by K. Nuagaon Police; Cash, Mobile Phones Seized
News,Odishabarta
Brahmapur, October 27, 2026:K. Nuagaon Police have apprehended ten persons for allegedly gambling with playing cards for money during a raid conducted in Ganjam district. Police seized Rs.25,300 in cash, nine mobile phones and other articles from the spot.
In connection with the incident, K. Nuagaon Police registered Case No. 267 dated October 27, 2026, under Section 112(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), read with Section 3 of the Odisha Prevention of Gambling Act.
“Gambling our Tradition not Profession”(!).
The detained gamblers those apprehended have been identified as:
Khirasindhu Behera (46), of Karabalua, Khandia Sahi.
Titu Sankar Sahu (32), of Raghunatha Bihar, Chikitipentha.
Magata Sahu (31), of Panditray Sahi, Chikitipentha.
Manoj Sahu (33), of Nua Sahi, Chikitipentha.
Nanda Kumar Sahu (43), of Panditray Sahi, Chikitipentha.
Kali Charan Sahu (35), of Panditray Sahi, Chikitipentha.
Govinda Sahu (47), of Panditray Sahi, Chikitipentha.
Abala Sahu (39), of Panditray Sahi, Chikitipentha.
Ramachandra Sahu (43), of Boxi Bazar Main Road, Chikitipentha.
Lilu Sahu (37), of Panditray Sahi, Chikitipentha.
The IIC, Mr.Biswajit confirmed that, All ten are residents of the K. Nuagaon police station limit in Bramhapur Police district..
Further he added that, during the raid, we have seized t on Board the following items:
52 playing cards
One white tarpaulin
Cash amounting to Rs.25,300
Nine mobile phones.
According to IIC, the ten persons were apprehended at the spot while allegedly playing cards for various the money. They were subsequently agreed also underline the relevant legal provisions, and further investigation into the case is continuing.
