Baleshwar: Simulia police have arrested 11 people for allegedly gambling at a den in the Antara area under Simulia police station limits in Baleshwar district and seized cash, vehicles and other materials during a raid.
Acting on a tip-off from a special source, a police team led by Simulia IIC Debraj Jena conducted the raid on late night while gambling was allegedly underway at the spot.
The arrested persons are reportedly from Bhadrak, Khaira and Simulia areas. Police seized four motorcycles, a car and materials used for gambling. Cash amounting to ₹5,800 was also recovered from the spot.
Simulia police have registered a case in connection with the incident and launched further investigation.
Police said raids against illegal gambling activities would continue.
