Gujarat Police Arrest 150 in Major Gambling Raid at Sports Club

A recent police operation in Gujarat, India, resulted in the arrest of 150 suspects involved in illegal gambling. The operation in Ahmedabad marked one of the biggest illegal gambling raids in the city, which is the largest in the state of Gujarat.

The venue is described as a sports club and operates as a private company. During the latest raid, the State Monitoring Cell (SMC) of the Gujarat Police arrested 150 suspects. The swift actions of law enforcement resulted in the seizure of equipment, including mobile phones, computers, and other valuable items. At the same time, SMC officers seized cash and cars during the gambling crackdown in Dariapur.

The same business was raided several years ago, in July 2021. At the time, law enforcement detained a total of 183 people, suspected of being involved in illegal gambling activities. The raid in 2021 was described as one of the biggest illegal gambling crackdowns in Ahmedabad. The 150 people detained on suspicion of engaging in gambling are currently being questioned. Law enforcement is looking into breaches of the Prevention of Gambling Act for some of the suspects. Suspects in gambling-related cases in Gujarat may face different charges, including up to nine months in prison along with monetary fines. Organizers, managers, keepers or assistants of gambling houses can face up to two years in prison together with a fine as punishment.