Udupi: In a major crackdown on illegal gambling, the Brahmavar police raided a lodge in Heradi village and detained 11 individuals allegedly engaged in Andar Bahar Ispeet gambling. The operation took place in room number 203 on the second floor of the Rashmi Bar and Lodge building.

The raid and arrests

According to police sources, the raid was carried out following credible information about illegal gambling activities taking place inside the lodge premises. During the raid, officers found a group of men playing Andar Bahar with money as stakes.

The accused taken into custody include:

  • Vishwanath Poojary (43), Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

  • Ganesh Poojary (30), Shiriyar, Brahmavar

  • Keshava (57), Waramballi

  • Prabhakar Shetty (49), Ullur village

  • Jayaraj (40), Halavalli, Koteshwar

  • Raju Poojary (59), Parampalli, Saligrama

  • Rajeev Shetty (49), Saibrakatte

  • Ratnakar (53), Saligrama Karkada

  • Prashanth (38), Saligrama Karkada

  • Harish Mogaveer (40), Kotatattu village

  • Lohit Kuppaswamy Bhovi (38), Nidagodu, Siddapur taluk

    • During interrogation, the accused reportedly admitted to playing Andar Bahar Ispeet gambling with cash.

    Seized property

    The police recovered ₹21,080 in cash from the accused, along with two two-wheelers used by them. Authorities stated that the seized property would be produced before the jurisdictional court as part of the case proceedings.

    Legal action

    Police have registered a case under relevant provisions of the Karnataka Police Act. Investigations are underway to determine whether the accused were part of a larger gambling network operating in the region.

    Conclusion

    Officials emphasised that raids of this nature would continue as part of efforts to curb illegal gambling in Udupi district. Authorities also urged the public to report such activities to ensure community safety and prevent the spread of unlawful practices.