Police have arrested 18 individuals in Chitwan for participating in illegal gambling activities.
The arrests occurred during two separate operations in Bharatpur Metropolitan City and Ratnanagar Municipality on Monday evening, leading to the seizure of 32 Kauda game sets and Rs 358,000.
Seven Arrested in Bharatpur with Rs 133,000
In the first operation, seven individuals were apprehended in Dharampur, Ward No. 27 of Bharatpur Metropolitan City. This operation was conducted by police teams from the District Police Office Chitwan and Chanauli Area Police Office after receiving a tip-off. Authorities recovered 16 sets of Kauda and Rs 133,000.
Eleven Arrested in Ratnanagar
In the second operation, 11 individuals were detained in east Chitwan for allegedly gambling with Kauda at Ramlal Chowk, Ward No. 12, Ratnanagar Municipality. A police team from Tandi Area Police Office executed this operation, recovering another 16 sets of Kauda and Rs 225,000.
Ongoing Investigation into Gambling Activities
All 18 individuals are in custody as the District Police Office Chitwan continues its investigation into the gambling offenses. A total of 32 sets of Kauda and Rs 358,000 have been seized. Further details about the arrested individuals and the investigation’s next steps have not been disclosed.