11 persons held for gambling near Chekkanoorani
Madurai district police arrested 11 individuals for gambling near an irrigation tank in Chekkanoorani. Authorities seized cash, mobile phones, and vehicles during the operation.
Why it matters
This reflects local law enforcement efforts to curb illegal gambling activities in rural districts.
Madurai district police have arrested 11 persons who were indulged in gambling and recovered ₹4.21 lakh from them near Chekkanoorani on Tuesday.
A team of police conducted a surprise check near Ponnamangalam irrigation tank following a tip-off that a gang was involved in gambling with money.
The police arrested 11 persons and also seized form them 14 mobile phones and 10 two-wheelers.
Efforts are under way to arrest few more persons who had fled from the scene.
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