26 People Arrested for Illicit Gambling at Udupi Resort
By ETF Desk
On Tuesday, Udupi police raided a popular resort in the city’s outskirts and arrested 26 people suspected of orchestrating illegal gambling activities. The operation, carried out after receiving anonymous tips, involved extensive searches of the premises, confiscation of betting devices, and seizure of large cash amounts.
The resort, known for its hospitality services, reportedly hosted a series of underground betting matches facilitated by local gangs. Authorities flagged the venture for breaching Karnataka’s Gaming Act, which strictly regulates such activities. The raid involved special units trained in financial crimes and the evidence collected will be used to initiate judicial proceedings against the suspects.
Law enforcement officials warned that such raids are part of a broader initiative to curb underground gambling in Udupi and surrounding districts. 26 arrests are expected to send a strong deterrent message to the black market gambling networks operating within the state. Source: Google News – Udupi.