During the intervening night of November 2 and 3 that several people were gambling with cash while playing cards in Savitri Nagar. (Pankaj Rai)
New Delhi: Delhi Police have intensified their crackdown on illegal activities during the festive season. In a recent operation, the South District Special Staff team busted an alleged gambling den in Savitri Nagar, Malviya Nagar, and arrested six people. Police recovered ₹36,000 in cash, reportedly being used for betting, along with 89 playing cards. A 61-year-old man identified as Shammi has allegedly been operating the gambling activity.
According to South District DCP Anant Mittal, the Special Staff received a tip-off during the intervening night of November 2 and 3 that several people were gambling with cash while playing cards in Savitri Nagar. Acting on the information, the team planned a raid and reached the location. Six people were caught at the spot, while the cash and playing cards used in the alleged gambling activity were seized.
During preliminary questioning, Shammi allegedly told police that he had been running the gambling operation for approximately one month. The arrested individuals have been identified as Shammi (61), Sanjay (51), Shubham (29), Dinesh (35), Shivanu (28) and Manoj (27).
Police records indicate that Shammi, Sanjay and Dinesh have previously been involved in criminal cases.
A case has been registered at Malviya Nagar Police Station under FIR No. 483/2026, dated November 3, 2026. The case has been filed under relevant sections 3, 4, 5, 12, 9 and 55 of the Delhi Public Gambling Act. Further investigation is underway.
The operation was conducted under the leadership of Inspector Anuj Kumar, In-charge of the South District Special Staff. The team included Sub-Inspector Naveen Gurjar, Assistant Sub-Inspectors Vineet Kumar and Satish Kumar, and Head Constables Ravindra Shukla, Sandeep Kumar and Praveen Kumar.
The entire operation was carried out under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations) Balram Singh Beniwal.
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