Police busts gambling racket, arrests 16

December 11, 2021 02:18 am | Updated 04:52 am IST - New Delhi

The Delhi police on Friday said they have arrested 16 people involved in a gambling racket from South Extension.

They have recovered 1,000 playing chips, 37 playing bricks and stake money to the tune of ₹1,95,000.

On Wednesday, the police received information regarding a gambling racket being operated at South Extension-2 in M Block. A police team was deployed immediately and a trap was laid around the area where 16 persons were found to be involved. They were subsequently arrested.

The DCP said they have recovered 1,000 playing chips, 37 playing bricks and stake money to the tune of ₹ 1,95,000.

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