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Crime
Police Raid on Forest Gambling Hub in Katni Seizes 13 Lakh Rupees, 8 Bikes, 14 Mobiles
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 05:31 PM
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In a crackdown on illegal gambling, Katni police raided a forest area, arresting 14 suspects and seizing cash, bikes and mobile phones worth about 13 lakh rupees.
Police officers from Katni's Badwara police station conducted a raid in the Bhadoura No.2 forest area, targeting an illegal gambling operation.
The operation led to the arrest of 14 suspects and the seizure of cash amounting to ₹80,500, eight motorbikes, and 14 mobile phones, bringing the total value of the confiscated goods to approximately ₹13 lakh.
All arrested individuals have been taken to custody and are currently in jail.
The raid was part of a broader effort by state authorities to curb underground gambling activities in forested regions.
The operation led to the arrest of 14 suspects and the seizure of cash amounting to ₹80,500, eight motorbikes, and 14 mobile phones, bringing the total value of the confiscated goods to approximately ₹13 lakh.
All arrested individuals have been taken to custody and are currently in jail.
The raid was part of a broader effort by state authorities to curb underground gambling activities in forested regions.