In a shocking turn of events, 12 individuals were arrested on gambling charges in a late-night raid conducted by the police in Ludhiana, Punjab. The raid, which took place in a dingy basement of a local building, uncovered a bustling illegal gambling operation that had been operating under the radar for quite some time.
According to the police, the 12 suspects, all male and ranging in age from 25 to 55, were caught red-handed engaging in various forms of illegal gambling, including card games and betting on sports events. The suspects were found with a large sum of cash on them, totaling a staggering Rs 58,000, which was seized by the authorities as evidence.
The raid was conducted following a tip-off from an anonymous source, who reported suspicious activity taking place in the basement of the building. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that the suspects had been gathering at the location regularly to participate in illicit gambling activities, much to the dismay of the local community.
The police have since charged the 12 individuals with various offenses related to illegal gambling, including violating the Punjab Prevention of Gambling Act. They are currently being held in custody pending further investigation and will be brought before a court of law to face justice.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of engaging in illegal gambling activities, which not only undermine the rule of law but also have serious consequences for the individuals involved. The police have urged the public to report any suspicious gambling activities to help crack down on such operations and maintain law and order in the community.