Gambling Den Busted In Berhampur; 16 Arrested
Odishabarta
Berhampur: Police here have busted a gambling den with the arrest 16 persons include 10 women and 6 men. The identities of the arrested person were not known immediately.
Acting on a tip-off, police conducted a raid at Bhabinipur , Bajaringi Nagar under Nimakhandi Police limit,Berhampur.
The Cop also seized cash Rs.2,45,360/-,2 sets of playing cards, 1 ATM Card, 14 mobile phones & 2 motorcycles from their possession.
Police have registered a case against the accused persons under relevant Sections of IPC.
It is pertinent to mention that gambling is banned in Odisha. Under the Odisha Prevention of Gambling Act, 1955, the State government has declared gambling illegal and made it a punishable offense.
