Delhi Police held 29 people including 7 women for gambling at Hotel City West End on Club Road Punjabi Bagh. The police also seized Rs 58.57 lakh and 10 sets of playing cards.

The police have also recovered Rs 58.57 lakh and 10 sets of playing cards. (Representational Image)

By India Today Web Desk: Ahead of Diwali, the Delhi Police arrested 29 people, including 7 women, for gambling at Hotel City West End on Club Road, Punjabi Bagh.

The police also recovered over Rs 58 lakh and 10 sets of playing cards from their possession.

Talking about the arrest, DCP Ghanshyam Bansal told ANI, “Keeping in mind the instances of gambling on the occasion of Diwali, like every year, all the SHOs and operational teams were instructed to identify and take strict action on such activities.”

“A source informed that large-scale gambling is a regular affair in Hotel City West End on Club Road, Punjabi Bagh. The source was further asked by the police to watch the activities being carried out at the said hotel,” the police officer said.

TIP RECEIVED

On October 2, the police received a tip that a large number of people were assembling at the hotel for indulging in gambling. During the raid, the police arrested 29 people gambling on different tables.

“When they saw the raiding party, everyone threw the cards and stood up. They all were apprehended,” said the DCP.

EXTRA FEE FOR GAMBLING

During the interrogation, the hotel manager revealed that they used to charge an entry fee of Rs 2,500 for allowing their hotel premises for gambling activities. They also used to serve food and drinks.

The police registered the FIR under Sections 3 and 4 of the gambling act. Further investigation is underway.