Palghar, Maharashtra: The Palghar Police have arrested six individuals for gambling during a late-night raid conducted in the early hours of Wednesday. The operation was carried out following a tip-off and is part of the district police’s ongoing efforts to eliminate illegal trades.
Raid Conducted on SP's Orders to Curb Illegal Activities
According to a press release issued by the office of Superintendent of Police Yatish Deshmukh, all police stations and the Local Crime Branch in Palghar were directed to intensify surveillance and take strict action against unlawful activities.
Acting on these instructions, Police Inspector Anant Parad, in charge of Palghar Police Station, received confidential information that a group of individuals was engaged in gambling at a private residence on Morekuran Road, Palghar.
A police team was swiftly formed and dispatched to the location. During the raid, officers found six people actively gambling inside the home of Arun Sankhe.
Accused Include Local Residents of Palghar
The accused have been identified as, Parag Suresh Patil (47), Shanu Tahir Ansari (30), Amol Gangadhar Sankhe (45), Dharmshil Yashwant Jadhav (36), Rahul Satish Bade (31),and Akshay Sakharam Patil (33), all residents of Palghar.
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The police seized gambling materials and cash totaling ₹4,45,000 from the scene. A FIR has been registered at Palghar Police Station under Sections 12 and 4(A) of the Maharashtra Gambling Act. Further investigation is underway.
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