{"id":3603,"date":"2026-10-22T14:24:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T14:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/binayaknews.in\/?p=3603"},"modified":"2026-10-22T14:24:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T14:24:07","slug":"police-crack-down-on-gambling-arrest-115-in-ganjam-during-festive-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/binayaknews.in\/?p=3603","title":{"rendered":"Police Crack Down on Gambling, Arrest 115 in Ganjam During Festive Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Berhampur<\/strong>: Ganjam Police have arrested 115 people and seized more than \u20b92.08 lakh in cash during a district-wide crackdown on illegal gambling during the festive season. The raids, conducted at multiple locations on Wednesday night, led to the detection of 22 alleged gambling dens. Police also seized 36 mobile phones and 14 motorcycles during the operation. The enforcement drive covered several police station areas, including Kabisuryanagar, Polasara, Aska, Sorada, Badagada, Sheragada, Dharakote, Ganjam, Rambha, Bhanjanagar, Gangapur, Jagannathprasad and Tarasingi. Ganjam Superintendent of Police Harisha BC said the drive against illegal gambling would be intensified and similar raids would continue in the coming days.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The crackdown comes amid heightened police vigilance during the festive season, when enforcement agencies step up efforts to prevent unlawful activities and maintain public order. The police action is also significant in the context of the wider campaign against gambling across Odisha. Dr. Satyajit Nayak, Inspector General of Police, Central Range, Cuttack, had earlier addressed the media on the issue of gambling and appealed to the public to share information about such illegal activities with the police. He emphasised the importance of public cooperation in identifying gambling centres and taking timely action against those involved.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>An important aspect of the initiative is the assurance that the identities of people who provide credible information about gambling activities will be kept confidential. The approach is intended to encourage citizens to come forward without fear and strengthen public confidence in the police. People across Odisha are increasingly being encouraged to share information with law enforcement agencies, reflecting the importance of public trust and community participation in crime prevention. Information from responsible citizens can help police identify illegal gambling operations, conduct targeted raids and take appropriate legal action. The police have urged people to report information through appropriate police channels while avoiding the circulation of unverified allegations on social media.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Odisha Government introduced changes to gambling-related provisions through the Odisha Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, which was passed in the State Legislative Assembly on December 2, 2025, according to the information provided. The revised provisions replaced certain earlier imprisonment penalties for gambling offences with monetary fines. However, the precise penalties applicable depend on the relevant statutory provisions. Police have reiterated that enforcement against illegal gambling will continue and appealed to the public to cooperate in maintaining law and order during the festive season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Berhampur: Ganjam Police have arrested 115 people and seized more than \u20b92.08 lakh in cash during a district-wide crackdown on illegal gambling during the festive season. The raids, conducted at multiple locations on Wednesday night, led to the detection of 22 alleged gambling dens. 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