Latest News | 17 Held for Gambling

Palghar, Jun 8 (PTI) At least 17 individuals have been arrested by the police in Palghar district on charges of engaging in illegal gambling with money, an official said on Saturday.

Police raided a premises in Vasai on June 7 on a tip-off about gambling activity.

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An FIR has been registered under the provisions of section 188 of the Indian Penal Code, in addition to the Maharashtra Gambling Act, at the Virar police station.

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