The police arrested a total of 55 individuals in a coordinated operation targeting suspected gambling activities at six locations in Surkhet district.
They confiscated cash amounting to NPR 1,253,845 and 53 packs of playing cards.
The raids occurred on Sunday evening after intelligence indicated that gambling was happening in various areas of Birendranagar.
Joint Operation Targets Six Locations
This operation was executed by a team from the Karnali Province Police Office, Karnali Province Police Battalion, District Police Office Surkhet, and Area Police Office Babiyachaur.
“55 people were arrested from six locations,” confirmed SSP Ram Prasad Gharti, spokesperson for the Karnali Province Police Office.
The operation was led by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Jayaraj Sapkota of the Karnali Province Police.
Police Seize Over NPR 1.25 Million
Police seized NPR 1,253,845 in cash.
This amount included NPR 1,232,845 in Nepalese currency and INR 13,125, which is approximately NPR 21,000.
They also confiscated 53 packs of standard 52-card playing cards used for gambling.
All 55 Suspects Taken to Police Station
All 55 suspects were transported to the District Police Office in Surkhet.
Police stated that investigations into the alleged gambling activities are ongoing.
This operation aims to curb illegal gambling in the area, especially during the festive season when scrutiny increases.
More information regarding the suspects and legal proceedings will be released soon.