Delhi Police busted a gambling racket in Geeta Colony of the city’s Shahdara District and detained 12 people.
The arrested accused also had over Rs 20,000 in cash, 10 mobile phones and other gambling materials. Police raided Geeta Colony on 1 April after receiving information that a person identified as Sunny was operating a ‘Satta’ operation, as per DCP Shahdara Rohit Meena.
Three more people identified as Dharmender, Vishal, and Sachin were hired as accountants, and 9 punters were arrested from the spot. A total of Rs 20,100 allegedly stake money and other gambling accessories were also seized from the site, police said.
During an interrogation of the accused, it was revealed that Sunny, a resident of Geeta Colony was the kingpin of the illegal gambling racket.
Sunny, on the other hand, was not present during the raid, and a hunt has been launched for him.
According to police, adequate evidence has been gathered against all of the accused, and a case has been filed against them under Sections 3,4,9, and 55 of the Gambling Act. An additional investigation is ongoing.