Hyderabad: 16 arrested for alleged gambling at fish godown in Begum Bazaar

Sixteen people were arrested by Goshamahal police for allegedly gambling at Dhanlakshmi Fish Godown in Begum Bazaar on Sunday. Police seized Rs 23,800, three sets of playing cards and four mobile phones; 12 other suspects remain absconding as investigations continue.

Hyderabad: The Goshamahal police arrested 16 persons for allegedly organising and participating in illegal gambling at Dhanlakshmi Fish Godown in Begum Bazaar on Sunday.

Police raided the premises and caught the suspects playing ‘Andar Bahar’ and ‘Teen Patti’ for money in two rooms.

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Police seized Rs 23,800 cash, three sets of playing cards and four mobile phones.

Twelve other suspects are absconding.

A case was registered under sections of the Telangana Gaming Act and the BNS.

Further investigation is on