Chhatrapur: Ganjam police have arrested 440 gamblers and seized cash worth ₹11.64 lakh during a three-day crackdown on illegal gambling dens across the district amid the ongoing festival season, police said.
During the special drives, police raided 79 gambling dens in different police station areas, seizing ₹11,64,936 in cash, 113 mobile phones and 25 vehicles.
On October 22 alone, police conducted raids at 42 gambling dens under 21 police station areas, arresting 250 gamblers. The operations led to the seizure of ₹7,09,871 in cash, 69 mobile phones and 11 vehicles.
Bhanjanagar police station registered the highest number of cases, filing five cases and arresting 29 gamblers, according to police.
Hinjilikatu police station registered two cases, arrested five gamblers and seized ₹91,340 in cash.
Ganjam SP Harish B.C. said police were maintaining strict vigilance against gambling and other illegal activities during the festival period.
He appealed to the public to immediately contact the emergency helpline 112 and inform the police about any illegal gambling operations or other criminal activities.
