In a crackdown launched during the festive season, police busted a number of gambling dens and arrested a large number of in Ganjam district on Friday night.As many as 14 gambling dens were raided and 68 gamblers were arrested in the last 24 hours across the district.
Gambling would not be allowed in any part of the district and such raids would be conducted on regular basis, Ganjam SP Brijesh Ray said. The cops also seized cash of Rs 1,53,050, four mobile phones and four motorcycles from the accused.
Illegal betting activities to make quick bucks are rampant during festival season like Durga Puja and Kali Puja. Although the police carry out crackdown at regular intervals, gambling activities regain their root within no time. Due to the menace many families are being financially ruined, opine the intellectuals.
