India News | 3 Held for Gambling in Palghar, Rs 7.95 Lakh Seized

Palghar, Jan 4 (PTI) Police have arrested three persons on charges of gambling after raiding a flat in Maharashtra's Palghar district, an official said on Wednesday.

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Based on a tip-off, the police raided the flat in Padmavati Nagar of Virar town on Tuesday.

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The three persons, in the age group of 40 to 47 years, were nabbed for allegedly being involved in gambling, the Mira Bhayander-Vasai Virar police said in a release.

The police seized Rs 7.95 lakh cash, mobile phones and a printer from the accused, it said.

The three accused have been booked under provisions of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act, the police added.

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