Illegal Casino Busted in Dehradun: 12 Arrested in Police Raid

In Dehradun, police, in collaboration with the Uttarakhand STF, raided a house and dismantled an illicit casino operation, arresting 12 alleged gamblers. The operation seized 1,900 casino coins, Rs 89,000 cash, and more. Among the detainees were individuals from Delhi and Nepal, including the house owner.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Dehradun | Updated: 03-08-2025 18:55 IST | Created: 03-08-2025 18:55 IST

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In a coordinated operation, Dehradun Police, together with the Uttarakhand State Task Force, dismantled an illegal casino operation in a house located in Dehradun, arresting 12 individuals on charges of gambling.

The operation, conducted in the late hours of Saturday into Sunday, unveiled that the group included suspects hailing from Delhi and Nepal. Upon raiding the premises, officers found the suspects allegedly engaging in illegal gambling activities. All those present were detained under the provisions of the Gambling Act.

The police disclosed that Shashank Gupta, aged 38 and a resident of Gurugram who owned the property, was among the arrested. Authorities confiscated approximately 1,900 casino coins, Rs 89,000 in cash, 12 mobile phones, and a vehicle. The investigation is ongoing, with police collecting information related to the suspects' bank accounts.

(With inputs from agencies.)