Hyderabad: Eight Held in Card Gambling Raid at Badangpet, ₹4.54 Lakh Seized
In a targeted late-night operation, the Meerpet Police raided a house in RMR Colony, Badangpet, and arrested eight individuals for allegedly playing a card game known as ‘Teen Patti’ for money.
Hyderabad: In a targeted late-night operation, the Meerpet Police raided a house in RMR Colony, Badangpet, and arrested eight individuals for allegedly playing a card game known as ‘Teen Patti’ for money.
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Police Act on Tip-Off, Raid Gambling Den in Badangpet
The raid was carried out following a tip-off about illegal gambling activity taking place inside a residential property. Upon entering the premises, police found a group of men engaged in a card-based gambling game, commonly referred to as Teen Patti.
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₹4.54 Lakh Cash Seized from the Scene
During the raid, police recovered ₹4.54 lakh in cash from the accused. The money is believed to be the stakes involved in the gambling session. Authorities also seized playing cards and other materials used in the operation.
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Organizer Identified as Sai Babu, Collected Commission
According to the preliminary investigation, the illegal gambling setup was being operated by a man identified as Sai Babu, who was collecting a commission from each game. Police say he organized the session and facilitated the location.
Case Registered, Further Investigation Underway
All eight accused have been taken into custody, and a case has been registered under the Telangana Gaming Act. Meerpet Police are continuing the investigation to determine if the racket is part of a larger gambling network in the city.
