Western District Police raided a Tilak Nagar hotel, apprehending seven alleged gamblers and seizing ₹1,57,920 in cash and 104 playing cards. (Pankaj Rai)
New Delhi: In a crackdown on illegal activities in the national capital, the Western District Police's Special Staff busted an alleged gambling den operating inside a hotel in Tilak Nagar. Seven people were apprehended during the raid, and police recovered ₹1,57,920 in cash allegedly staked on gambling, along with 104 playing cards.
Western District Deputy Commissioner of Police Harsh Vardhan Swami said the police had received information about gambling activities at Hotel Delhi-18, located on Keshopur Road in Meera Enclave.
Acting on the tip-off, a Special Staff team conducted a planned raid at the premises. During the operation, officers reached Room No. 205 on the hotel's fourth floor, where seven individuals were allegedly found gambling with playing cards and placing cash bets.
During the raid, police seized ₹1,57,920 in cash and two decks of playing cards, each containing 52 cards, taking the total number of recovered cards to 104.
The seven apprehended individuals were identified as Bharat Bhushan, Umesh Kumar alias Billi, Ilyas, Mukesh Kumar, Shabbir, Yogesh and Dharmendra Kumar. All are reportedly residents of different localities in Delhi.
The raiding team included Sub-Inspector Sanjeet Rana, Assistant Sub-Inspectors Umesh and Kaptan, Head Constable Devendra and Constable Gurmeet.
The operation was conducted under the supervision of the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations), with overall oversight by Western District DCP Harsh Vardhan Swami.
According to the police, action has been initiated against all seven accused under the relevant provisions of the Gambling Act. Further investigation into the case is underway.
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