Junagadh, September 6, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Gujarat Police’s State Monitoring Cell (SMC) arrested 42 people and seized cash, vehicles, mobile phones and other items collectively valued at Rs 16.02 lakh during a raid on an alleged gambling operation in Chorwad, Junagadh district, police said on Sunday.
The raid was carried out at Suthar Samaj Wadi near Chorwad Girls School by an SMC team led by Police Sub-Inspector K.D. Ravia. The action followed directions from Gujarat Director General of Police G.S. Malik to intensify enforcement against illegal gambling and liquor activities across the state.
According to police, the operation resulted in the seizure of Rs 3,72,200 in cash, one four-wheeler, 11 two-wheelers, 42 mobile phones and materials allegedly used for gambling. The total value of the seized property was assessed at Rs 16,02,900.
A case was registered at Chorwad Police Station on September 5 under Sections 4 and 5 of the Gambling Act. Police said 44 people were named as accused, including the 42 arrested persons and two others who remain wanted.
Among those arrested were Manish Parmar and Haresh Chudasama, whom police identified as alleged organisers of the gambling activity. The accused include residents of Chorwad and other parts of Junagadh district, besides individuals from Gir Somnath, Morbi, Kutch and Rajkot.
The two wanted accused have been identified as Viren Sevra of Ramvav Chowk in Chorwad and a person identified as Lala of Chorwad. Police alleged that Lala had rented out Sutharwadi for the gambling activity.
Further investigation is underway. The raid forms part of the SMC’s continuing crackdown on illegal gambling and liquor networks in Gujarat.
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