Nuapada Police Bust Illegal Satta Game, Arrest Three in Khariar Raid
Khariar police in Nuapada district have successfully dismantled an illegal satta gambling operation.
Acting on a tip‑off, officers raided the premises and arrested three individuals — Giridhari Nial and Nanda Nial of Ward No. 7, and Ashok Mahaling of Ward No. 2.
During the raid, police seized Rs 19,600 in cash, three mobile phones, a calculator, a notebook containing betting numbers, and ten satta chat papers used to record wagers.
The case has been registered under Khariar PS Case No. 80/09.03.2026, with charges filed under sections 294, 351(2), 297, and 318(4).
Authorities confirmed that investigations are ongoing to trace others involved in the gambling network.
Police emphasised that this action is part of a broader crackdown on illegal gambling activities across the Nuapada district, aimed at curbing financial crimes and protecting vulnerable communities.
