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Uttarakhand: Police raids illegal casino in Rishikesh, 31 arrested

A police operation took place at the Neeraj Forest Resort situated in Ganga Bhogpur, Rishikesh, where an illicit gambling establishment was operating.

In this operation, law enforcement detained a total of 31 individuals, which included four members of the gambling crew. Additionally, during the raid, the police discovered five female dancers present at the casino and confiscated items such as playing cards, casino chips, cash, and mobile phones.

Pauri Garhwal SSP Shweta Choubey said, “The police received information that an illegal gambling racket was being run at a casino in the Neeraj Forest Resort located in Ganga Bhogpur. Based on the information, the team formed under the leadership of Additional SP Jaya Baluni conducted a sudden raid on Neeraj Forest Resort. Heavy police force in plain clothes and PAC were deployed around the resort.”

“Laxman Jhula police station and the SOG team jointly conducted the raid at midnight. As soon as the police raid was conducted, there was panic among the resort employees,” she added.

The SSP added that the illicit gambling operation was being conducted in the basement of the wellness facility situated behind the resort.

The SSP further said, “27 people have been arrested there and four crew members were also arrested by the police. Apart from this, five women were found present on the spot. Who claimed to be a dancer in the casino.”

“The action is still going on. The basement of the casino has been sealed and 10 vehicles have been seized at the spot,” she added.

Reena Choudhary

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