26 Arrested in Udupi Resort Gambling Raid, Rs 16.5 Lacs in Cash and Vehicles Seized
By ETF Desk
In a swift operation on Tuesday, police raided the Perdoor resort located on the outskirts of Udupi and arrested 26 individuals believed to be running an illicit gambling syndicate inside the premises. During the raid, authorities seized cash worth about Rs 16.5 lakhs along with several motor vehicles that were used in the gambling network.
Gambling is strictly prohibited under the Indian Penal Code and the Karnataka gambling laws, yet underground operations have persisted in the region for years. The police, working in coordination with the state’s anti-gambling task force, have been intensifying efforts against such illegal activities, citing precedents of organized crime profiting from unchecked betting. The raid is seen as a continuation of this crackdown, following earlier arrests in nearby towns where similar operations were discovered.
The arrests are expected to disrupt the local gambling culture and may curb related criminal behavior, potentially reducing the financial exploitation of vulnerable residents. For law enforcement, the seizure of significant funds and vehicles underscores the scale of the illegal activity and highlights the ongoing need for vigilant policing. Source: Google News – Udupi.