Nabarangpur Police Bust Gambling Den, 15 Arrested

In a major crackdown, police raided a gambling den near Taragaon in Nabarangpur district, arresting 15 individuals, including one woman.

The operation, led by SP Partha Kashyap Jagadish, resulted in the seizure of Rs 1.66 lakh in cash, two cars, three bikes, and 12 mobile phones.

The den had been operating secretly for days, drawing gamblers from Nabarangpur, Dabugaon, Koraput (Borigumma), Jeypore, and Kenduguda.

Police strategically surrounded the area before making arrests.

The arrested woman, already facing three prior cases, was sent to court.

The investigation is being spearheaded by ASI Sunil Kumar Pradhan.

Authorities described the raid as one of the largest in the district since IPS officer Jagadish assumed charge, linking it to wider concerns over gang wars and loot connected to gambling dens.