Guwahati: Five people have been arrested from Lanka in the Hojai district as part of an Assam Police operation against gamblers and betting as Indian Premier League (IPL) games were being played in the country, reports emerged on Monday.
The Hojai Police have filed a case against the five gamblers and seized Rs. 8 lakh in cash and four mobile phones from their possession.
The identities of the accused are not yet revealed.
Hojai Police taking to Twitter said, “Drive against Gamblers and betting of IPL matches under Lanka PS Area, 5 persons are arrested and seized 8 lakhs cash and 4 nos. of mobile phones from their possession. A case is registered for taking action.”
Meanwhile, Director General of Police (DGP) GP Singh has lauded their efforts in nabbing the gamblers terming it “Excellent”.