Gandhinagar

21 Held In Gambling Raid In Gandhinagar, ₹5.64 Lakh Cash And Valuables Seized

By GS Team
15 Aug 20261 min read
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Gandhinagar LCB-1 busted an illegal gambling den in Por village, detaining 21 individuals and seizing ₹5.64 lakh in cash and mobile phones. The raid, based on specific intelligence during Shravan month, uncovered card-based gambling in a rented room. Police declared one suspect wanted as investigations continue into the international-standard operation.

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21 Held In Gambling Raid In Gandhinagar, ₹5.64 Lakh Cash And Valuables Seized

The Gandhinagar Local Crime Branch (LCB-1) raided an alleged gambling den operating from a rented room on the outskirts of Por village and detained 21 people allegedly involved in gambling.

Police seized cash and other items worth a total of ₹5,64,200 during the raid.

Raid Conducted On Specific Information

According to police, LCB-1 teams were conducting patrolling in the area during the Shravan month when they received specific information about gambling activities in Por village.

Based on the information, a team raided a room located on the farm of Nareshbhai Ambalal Prajapati in the Rendo's Pah area of Por village. The room was allegedly rented by Raiben Parbatji Thakor.

Police allegedly found the 21 suspects playing a card-based gambling game involving stakes and winnings.

₹4.40 Lakh Cash And 16 Phones Seized

During the raid, police reportedly recovered:

  • Cash: ₹4,40,200
  • 16 mobile phones: ₹1,24,000
  • Total seized property: ₹5,64,200

Police have also declared Vijay Baldevji Thakor, a resident of Bhoyaniyo Vas, wanted in connection with the case.

Further investigation into the alleged gambling operation is underway.