Police arrested 6 men after raiding a villa at Omaxe Riviera in the Pantnagar area of Udham Singh Nagar, where gambling was allegedly taking place. Officers recovered more than ₹3.88 lakh in cash, 2 packs of playing cards and a poker set.
The action followed information received late Monday night about gambling at Villa Lemda-39, located to the right of Omaxe Riviera’s main entrance. A police team reached the property and searched a room on the upper floor.
Cash and gambling equipment recovered
According to police, 6 men were sitting around a table when officers entered. Playing cards and cash were allegedly placed on the table. The police said the men put down the cards and money they were holding after seeing the team.
The cash recovered from the table included 773 notes of ₹500 and 16 notes of ₹100. Police also seized 2 decks of cards and a poker set. The total recovery was reported as more than ₹3.88 lakh.
The raid was conducted by CO Vibhav Saini, Rudrapur Kotwal Sanjay Pathak, Pantnagar police personnel and other officers. The reported location places the case within the Pantnagar police area near Rudrapur.
6 accused sent to judicial custody
Police identified the arrested men as Amit Kumar and Manvendra Singh, both residents of Omaxe Riviera; Ashok Kumar of Gadarpur; Apoorv Kumar of Adarsh Colony, Rudrapur; and Abhishek Kumar and Vivek Gupta, both listed as Omaxe residents.
All 6 accused were produced before a court and sent to judicial custody, CO Vibhav Saini said. The police investigation remains underway. The arrests and recovery describe the action taken in the case; they do not amount to a final court finding of guilt.
Conclusion
Police have arrested 6 men in connection with an alleged gambling session at an Omaxe Riviera villa and recovered more than ₹3.88 lakh, cards and a poker set. All 6 were sent to judicial custody, and the investigation is continuing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the police raid take place?
The raid took place at Villa Lemda-39 in Omaxe Riviera, near Rudrapur in the Pantnagar area.
Q. How much cash was recovered?
Police reported recovering more than ₹3.88 lakh in cash.
Q. What other items were seized?
The police seized 2 packs of playing cards and a poker set.
Q. How many people were arrested?
6 men were arrested in the case.
Q. Where were the accused sent after appearing in court?
A court sent all 6 accused to judicial custody.
Q. Is the investigation complete?
No. Police said the investigation is still underway.
