The Prevention of Crime Branch (PCB) in Ahmedabad uncovered a major gambling racket operating from a residential property near Khodiyar Farm on Ahmedabad’s Ognaj Road. 

The raid, conducted under Sections 4 and 5 of the Gujarat Prevention of Gambling Act, resulted in the seizure of assets worth ₹23.4 lakh and the arrest of 16 individuals.  

The gambling den was reportedly run by Dilipbhai Amrutlal Patel (58), the owner of the Khodiyar Farm property. Acting on credible intelligence, police conducted a surprise raid, catching the accused red-handed.  

During the operation, officers seized cash amounting to ₹7.2 lakh, 18 mobile phones worth ₹4.61 lakh, three two-wheelers, one four-wheeler worth ₹11.5 lakh, along with 104 playing cards and seven card boxes. The total value of the confiscated items was estimated at ₹23.4 lakh.  

The arrested individuals include residents of Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and nearby areas. Those apprehended have been identified as Dilipbhai Patel (58), the alleged mastermind, along with Kishanji Thakor, Kamleshbhai Dantani, Maheshji Thakor, Karan Solanki, Raman Thakor, Mahesh Patel, Akash Thakor, Mitesh Patel, Jignesh Thakor, Jignesh Patel, Imran Dhanchi, Alpesh Thakor, Majidkhan Pathan, Maheshji Thakor, and Mahotji Thakor.  

Senior PCB officials confirmed that the accused were engaged in illegal gambling activities. The operation was meticulously planned, leading to the successful confiscation of cash, vehicles, and electronic gadgets believed to have been used for communication during the betting activities.  

The accused have been charged under the Gujarat Prevention of Gambling Act. Investigations are ongoing to uncover additional links and determine whether a larger network is operating beyond Ahmedabad.

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