In a significant move against illegal gambling, Delhi Police arrested five city residents involved in gambling and seized Rs 39,500 in stake money from them on Monday. The arrests came as part of the intensified crackdown following the Central government’s recent ban on online betting and gambling.
The Madhu Vihar police team acted on a tip-off and caught the accused red-handed gambling at Children Park near Mangalam Red Light, I.P. Extension. The arrested individuals were identified as Dilshad (29), Dayal Chand Pujari (44), Irsha Ali, Sikandar Kumar (25), and Chatur Singh (29).
Among them, Irsha Ali is a habitual offender previously involved in a dacoity case in 2022, while Dayal Chand and Chatur Singh have multiple prior gambling-related cases. The suspects tried to flee and destroy evidence by discarding playing cards and cash, but the police apprehended them and recovered the incriminating materials.
During interrogation, the accused admitted to gambling as a means to earn quick money, with most being unemployed or irregularly employed. This arrest aligns with the government’s efforts to curb gambling, which now includes a ban on all forms of online betting, fantasy sports, poker, rummy, and related advertisements.
