Udupi Resort Raid: 26 Arrested for Illegal Gambling

A police convoy descended on the luxury resort, Madhvalli Hill, in Udupi at 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, arresting 26 individuals suspected of running a multi‑card gambling cartel. Interrogators took possession of a gaming table, 48 casino‑style card packs and a cash register loaded with illicit winnings.

The operation follows several months of intelligence gathering by the Karnataka Criminal Investigation Department, which traced the resort’s transformation from a hotel to a covert gambling hub. Sources say the venue hosted nightly lotto‑style betting, drawing players from neighboring districts and offering huge returns that attracted both local and foreign participants.

The arrests underscore the state’s commitment to enforcing the Karnataka Penal Code clauses against unlawful gambling, and officials say the case will probe the extent of the loan‑shark network linked to the operations. "The raid clears an important liability that could have funded organized crime," a senior police spokesperson said. Source: Google News – Udupi.