Fourteen individuals, including the owner of Ramesh Hotel, were arrested during a police raid on a hotel suspected of running a gambling operation in Kailali district.
Police Conduct Raid Based on Tip Off
On Thursday night, a team from the District Police Office in Kailali acted on a tip off about gambling activities at the Ramesh Hotel in Geta, Godawari Municipality 5. They discovered several people engaged in card games for money and arrested all 14, including the hotel owner, Ramesh Rana.
Cash and Evidence Confiscated
During the raid, police seized Rs 68,610 in cash and a deck of playing cards, which will be used as evidence. The confiscated cash indicates that gambling was occurring on the premises. The arrested individuals will undergo further investigation.
Ongoing Investigation into Alleged Gambling Activities
The District Police Office in Kailali confirmed that they are investigating all 14 individuals to determine the details of the alleged gambling activities and the involvement of the hotel owner and others. This crackdown aligns with ongoing efforts by police to target illegal gambling operations in hotels throughout Nepal.