Police on Saturday night arrested five persons from two different places here over their alleged involvement in betting on IPL matches.
Acting on a tipoff about the illegal activities, the cops raided the places and apprehended the accused identified as Somnath Ghosh (38) of Durgapali, Rakesh Nakhatia (28) of Mungapada, Binod Soren (32) of Sakhipada, Vikash Rout (25) of Sunapali, and Babul Pradhen (30) of Tanlapada.
The offenders used to collect money from people for betting purpose by luring them, reports said. Five mobile phones and cash of Rs 15,150 were seized from their possession.