Ganjam Police reportedly arrested 115 people during raids on 22 alleged gambling dens across Odisha’s Ganjam district, as authorities intensified action against illegal gambling during the festive season. The operation reportedly resulted in the seizure of more than ₹2.08 lakh in cash, 36 mobile phones and 14 motorcycles.
According to the information provided for this report, police carried out the raids during a late-night operation across several police station areas in the district. The action targeted locations suspected of being used for gambling activities.
Raids Conducted Across Multiple Police Station Areas
The reported operation covered several areas, including Kabisuryanagar, Polasara, Asika, Sorada, Badagada, Sheragada, Dharakote, Ganjam, Rambha, Bhanjanagar, Gangapur, Jagannathprasad and Tarasingi.
The reported seizures included cash, mobile phones and motorcycles. These items were recovered during the raids, according to the supplied information.
The operation reflects police action against suspected illegal gambling activities during the festive period. However, details of the individual cases, the legal provisions invoked and the status of the people arrested should be confirmed through an official police statement before publication.
Police Warn of Further Action Against Illegal Gambling
The supplied information attributes the operation to Ganjam Superintendent of Police Harish Bishi and says police have warned that the crackdown will be intensified in the coming days.
The reported warning indicates that enforcement action against illegal gambling is expected to continue. Further details about additional raids or cases were not available in the information provided.
The reported arrests and seizures are significant, but the final figures and the circumstances of the operation should be verified against an official police release or a reliable local news report.
For readers following crime and public safety developments in Odisha, confirmation of the operation’s details will help establish the full scope of the police action.
