Police have arrested seven persons following a crackdown on an illegal gambling hideout in Bada Dunguriguda village, under M. Rampur police limits in Kalahandi district.
The operation, which took place late Tuesday night, took a violent turn when the gamblers allegedly assaulted police personnel, pelted stones at their vehicle, and obstructed official duties.
According to a press release issued by the police, intelligence was received at around 1:30 AM on October 27 regarding an active gambling operation involving heavy cash stakes in the Bada Dunguriguda area. A police team reached the spot at approximately 1:45 AM to execute the raid.
Upon arrival, the team faced fierce resistance. The gamblers verbally abused the officers, pelted stones at the police vehicle, and physically assaulted the personnel while issuing death threats. In a particularly severe act of violence, the accused allegedly grabbed a female Home Guard officer by the neck, dragged her to the ground, and attempted to choke her.
While seven individuals were apprehended at the scene, two others managed to flee under the cover of darkness.
The Arrested Individuals:
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Ghanashyam Rana (63) – Nunpur village
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Dayanidhi Bhoi (57) – Rishida village
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Shakti Putel (27) – Bada Dunguriguda
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Subrata Mishra (29) – Bada Dunguriguda
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Debaraj Dandia (56) – Madanpur village
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Radheshyam Rana (35) – Rishida village
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Kamadev Padhan (28) – Rishida village
Seizures & Legal Action: Police seized a bamboo basket used for gambling, 6 dice, ₹13,200 in cash, one motorcycle, and 5 mobile phones from the raid site.
A case (Case No. 271/2026) has been registered at the M. Rampur Police Station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 3 of the Odisha Prevention of Gambling Act, based on a report filed by Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Bijay Kumar Benia. Further investigation into the incident and efforts to trace the absconding suspects are currently underway.
