Gambling den raided in Thane, 93 persons arrested

₹1,92,180 was seized from the spot.

December 14, 2019 05:20 pm | Updated 05:20 pm IST - Thane

As many as 93 persons were arrested during a raid on a gambling den in the city, the police said on December 14.

The den was allegedly operating from a club run by Ananta Mitra Mandal, near the railway station, said an official.

₹1,92,180 was seized from the spot during the raid on the evening of December 13.

Abdul Rab Khan and Vijay Harawadekar who allegedly ran the club were among those arrested.

A case under relevant sections of the Anti-Gambling Act was registered and further probe was on, the police official added.

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