Cricket Betting Accused Expelled from Udupi District
By ETF Desk
Udupi District authorities have recently expelled a man implicated in a network of illegal cricket betting from the district. The individual, identified as Surendra Reddy, was removed after police discovered evidence of his involvement in a betting scheme that spanned several cities.
The decision came after months of investigations by the district police and the Enforcement Directorate. Reddy, 48, was alleged to have been operating a betting hub from his residence on the outskirts of Udupi, facilitating bets on local and national cricket matches. When local tip-offs and surveillance footage came to light, authorities swiftly revoked his residential permit and conducted a raid on his premises.
The expulsion makes headlines in Udupi’s press as a clear sign that the state is tightening its grip on illegal betting networks. Residents and local businesses have expressed support for the crackdown, citing a decline in illicit gambling activities. According to officials, the action is part of a broader statewide drive to eliminate betting that undermines the integrity of cricket and affects community welfare. Source: Google News – Udupi District.