Illegal casino busted; 36 held, tokens worth Rs 1.37 cr seized

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Police on Sunday busted an illegal casino in Delhi was busted on Sunday, said police, adding that 36 people were arrested Rs 1.37 crore seized. Acting on a tip-off, the casino was raided in Neb Sarai of south Delhi.

"A total of 36 people including players, table attendants and proprietors were arrested. Two separate cases under the Delhi Gambling Act and Delhi Excise Act were registered," said Deputy Commissioner of Police Ishwar Singh.

Police also seized 11 luxury cars and several bottles of liquor. A manhunt has been launched for Harnendra Kaushik, the owner of the premises, and Kunal Chandra, the proprietor of the casino.

"We are moving the court requesting that the premises used for the casino be sealed under the Delhi Gambling Act," Ishwar Singh said.

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