Varca, September 19: Goa police on Saturday conducted a raid on an illegal casino in Varca and arrested 15 persons allegedly involved in gambling activities. According to a press statement issued by Police, a joint operation was led by the teams of Colva and Margao town police to conduct a raid at the hotel.

The fifteen accused were involved in gambling activities by playing with the help of chips of different colours having a value of Rs. 6,90,000 and playing cards, it claimed. Also Read | COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Centre Plans To Procure 20 Crore Covishield, One Crore Zydus DNA Doses By End of September 2021.

A case has been registered and the 15 accused persons have been arrested. Also Read | Manorama Mohapatra Dies at 87: PM Narendra Modi Expresses Anguish at Death of Eminent Odia Litterateur and Journalist.

The accused are from Gujarat and Goa. Further investigation is underway.

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