Gambling Den Busted in Brahmapur: 8 Arrested, Cash Worth Rs 1.02 Lakh Seized
Manoj Kanta Dash, Odisha Barta
Brahmapur, 23/10/26:In a late-night patrolling operation, Badabazar Police in Brahmapur busted an alleged gambling den on Aska Main Road and arrested eight persons for allegedly playing cards for money. Police seized Rs 1,02,850 in cash, playing cards, mobile phones and a two-wheeler during the raid.
According to police, the raid was conducted at around 1.10 am on October 23 after a team led by Sub-Inspector Aisurya Kumar Jena received reliable information while on night patrol. The team rushed to the spot and allegedly caught eight persons engaged in a card game involving cash.
A case has been registered at Badabazar Police Station (Case No. 808/2026) under Section 112(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) read with Section 3 of the Odisha Prevention of Gambling (OPG) Act.
Those arrested are:
- Kamana Maharana (33), Kuthari Mandir Sahi, Badabazar PS.
- L Prasad (24), Nehru Nagar 10th Line, Gosaninuagaon PS.
- Babul Das (30), Hatibandha Sahi, BN Pur PS.
- K Harish Patra (21), Nehru Nagar 10th Line, Gosaninuagaon PS.
- Saddam Hussein (31), Somnath Nagar 5th Line, Brahmapur Town PS.
- Ganga Behera (31), Jagili Sahi, Gate Bazar, Brahmapur Town PS.
- Tapu Nayak (20), Sankarpur Sahi, Badabazar PS.
- Sumit Pradhan (19), Ankushpur, Brahmapur Sadar PS.
All the accused are residents of Ganjam district.
Items seized during the raid include:
- Rs 1,02,850 in cash
- Two packets of playing cards
- Six mobile phones
- One TVS Wego scooter without a registration number plate
Police said all the accused were arrested after observing legal formalities, informed of the grounds of arrest, medically examined and later forwarded to the court. The seized cash, gambling materials, mobile phones and the scooter were taken into custody as part of the investigation.
