Sundargarh, Odisha — The Rajgangpur Police have busted an Indian Premier League (IPL) betting racket in Odisha’s Sundargarh district, arresting five individuals involved in the illegal betting activities.

Background

The Odisha Police have been cracking down on IPL betting rackets across the state. Recently, similar operations were busted in Puri and Berhampur areas, with several arrests and large sums of money seized. The Sundargarh Superintendent of Police, Amritpal Kaur, directed a special team to take action against the illegal IPL betting operations after receiving credible intelligence.

This led to a raid in Rajgangpur, where the betting racket was successfully detected. The police seized Rs 6,00,000 cash and froze Rs 17,61,367 kept in a bank account, along with five mobile phones. A case has been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Orissa Prevention of Gambling Act, and Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Act at the Rajgangpur Police Station.

Community Impact

The community has been affected by these illegal activities, and the police action aims to curb such operations. The arrested individuals were actively engaged in running the betting network and collecting money from various persons.

In related incidents, Puri Police busted an IPL betting network, arresting four individuals and seizing over Rs 25 lakh in cash, while freezing Rs 31.81 lakh in bank deposits linked to the accused. The Odisha Police will continue to investigate the betting rackets and their connections.

What Happens Next

The arrested individuals will be presented in court, and further action will be taken according to the law. The police are also analyzing the mobile phones and bank transactions to uncover the full extent of the betting network. The crackdown on IPL betting rackets is part of the Odisha Police’s efforts to curb illegal activities in the state.

The police are urging the public to report any suspicious activities and cooperate with the authorities to prevent such crimes. The authorities are committed to taking strict action against those involved in illegal betting activities. The investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected to emerge in the coming days.