Gambling racket busted in Punjab's Zirakpur, 16 held
Punjab Police have busted a gambling racket in Zirakpur with arrest of 16 persons from a hotel, officials said on Wednesday.
In a post on X, Punjab Police stated that following a tip-off, a gambling racket was busted at KC Royal Hotel in Zirakpur.
“During a meticulously planned raid, 16 persons, including hotel staff, were apprehended while engaged in gambling activities,” it said.
Acting swiftly on a tip-off, @sasnagarpolice busts a gambling racket operating in KC Royal Hotel, #Zirakpur. During a meticulously planned raid, 16 persons, including hotel staff, were apprehended while engaged in gambling activities.
The police team recovers ₹25.30 lakh in… pic.twitter.com/ZY4tQSM97K
— Punjab Police India (@PunjabPoliceInd) June 11, 2025
The police also recovered Rs 25.30 lakh, 13 mobile phones, and six cars from the spot.
A case against the accused has been registered under the Gambling Act at Zirakpur police station.
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