Illegal gambling in clubs: 37 people arrested, cars, bikes seized

HASSAN: At least 37 people have been arrested after raids on different clubs in the district. On a complaint about gambling in the name of the recreation, the police raided two clubs and seized Rs 75,000 in cash and arrested 37 people.

Acting on information about gambling at Chowdeshwari Recreation Club at Hirisave in Channarayapatna taluk, the police arrested 28 people and seized Rs 44,150 in cash, 20 mobiles, two bikes and one car.

In another case, nine people were arrested for illegal gambling at the Planters’ Club in Ballupet, Sakleshpur taluk, and Rs 31,260 in cash, six cars and 12 mobiles were seized. Legal action has been taken against the two clubs.

Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar has warned them that if any illegal activities take place in the name of recreation clubs in the district, stern action will be taken.