Indian police carried out a major 24-hour crackdown on organised crime across the Outer District of Delhi, registering 47 cases under the Excise and Gambling Acts and arresting 58 individuals, including eight women. The coordinated operation targeted illegal gambling and illicit liquor trade through intensified patrolling and surveillance.
Gambling rackets busted across multiple areas
During the drive, police teams arrested 29 individuals involved in gambling activities. Authorities registered 18 cases under the Gambling Act and seized cash worth Rs 26,470 ($283.6) along with gambling-related materials.
The accused were apprehended during routine patrols and targeted surveillance across several police station areas. These included Rani Bagh, Mangolpuri, Raj Park, Sultanpuri, Mundka, Ranhola, and Paschim Vihar West.
Officials confirmed that the operation was aimed at dismantling local gambling networks and preventing further illegal activities in these areas.
Large seizure of illicit liquor
In a parallel operation, Delhi Police also cracked down on the illegal liquor trade. A total of 2,432 quarters of illicit liquor were seized during checking drives conducted over the same 24-hour period.
Police registered 29 cases under the Delhi Excise Act and arrested 29 individuals, including eight women, in connection with these offences.
The excise-related cases were reported from multiple police stations, including Rani Bagh, Mangolpuri, Raj Park, Sultanpuri, Mundka, Nangloi, Ranhola, Nihal Vihar, and Paschim Vihar East.
Coordinated effort under senior supervision
The operation was conducted under the supervision of DCP Outer District Vikram Singh, IPS. All police teams were directed to maintain strict vigilance and carry out coordinated enforcement actions.
Officials stated that the drive involved both routine patrols and intelligence-based surveillance. This approach helped police identify and apprehend individuals engaged in illegal activities across different locations within a short time frame.
Focus on breaking organised crime networks
According to The Hawk, police officials said the crackdown forms part of a broader strategy to curb organised crime in the district. The focus remains on identifying repeat offenders and dismantling networks involved in gambling and illegal liquor distribution.
The source of the illegal alcohol that was recovered is being investigated. Authorities are also trying to find distribution networks and suppliers associated with these crimes.
Probe to identify wider links
Police are examining whether the arrested individuals are connected to larger inter-district or inter-state networks. Officials indicated that further arrests may follow based on ongoing investigations.
The authorities continue to monitor sensitive areas and plan to conduct similar drives in the future to maintain law and order.
The latest operation highlights the continued enforcement efforts by Delhi Police to tackle illegal gambling and liquor trade through sustained surveillance and coordinated action.
Bank officer arrested gambling case
Police in India’s technology capital, Bengaluru, had arrested a public sector bank assistant manager for allegedly stealing nearly 2.7 kilograms of gold ornaments from customer lockers and mortgaging them to finance online gambling activities.
The accused, identified as 34-year-old Kiran Kumar, had worked at a branch of Indian Bank in Bengaluru. Investigators said he had gradually removed gold ornaments over several months to avoid detection.
The case had come to light when customers visited the bank to collect pledged jewellery and noticed discrepancies during locker verification. Their concerns had prompted an internal review by the bank.
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