Goa Police Crack Down on Illegal Cricket Betting
Arrests Made in Salvador do Mundo
In a significant operation, the Porvorim Police in Goa have arrested five individuals for allegedly running an illegal cricket betting operation. The arrests took place in a bungalow located in Salvador do Mundo, Bardez Goa.
Details of the Arrest
The individuals arrested have been identified as Ruchit Kumar and Nikhil Kumar from Bihar, Pranjal Bhati and Kunal Kumar from Madhya Pradesh, and Vansh Sharma from Karnataka. Inspector Rahul Parab stated that the police received reliable information about the illegal activities, prompting a raid late on Monday night.
During the raid, the police found the accused accepting bets on various cricket leagues and other sports events worldwide. The operation led to the seizure of mobile phones, laptops, and Wi-Fi routers valued at Rs 1.7 lakh.
Legal Action and Investigation
The accused have been charged under sections 3 and 4 of the Goa Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act. The investigation is ongoing under the supervision of SP North Akshat Kaushal.
Doubts Revealed
Goa Police -: Goa Police is the law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining law and order in the state of Goa, India.
Illegal Cricket Betting -: Illegal cricket betting refers to placing bets on cricket matches without following the legal procedures or permissions required by the government.
Salvador do Mundo -: Salvador do Mundo is a village located in the Bardez taluka of North Goa, India.
Bardez -: Bardez is one of the talukas (administrative divisions) in North Goa, known for its beaches and tourist attractions.
Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka -: Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka are states in India from where the arrested individuals originated.
Rs 1.7 lakh -: Rs 1.7 lakh is an amount of money in Indian currency, equivalent to 170,000 rupees.
Goa Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act -: The Goa Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act is a law that regulates gambling activities in the regions of Goa, Daman, and Diu in India.
SP North Akshat Kaushal -: SP North Akshat Kaushal is a senior police officer in charge of supervising police activities in the northern part of Goa.
