Anandpur Police Busts Gambling Den at Kolahdiha Hat; Five Arrested, Cash Seized

KENDUJHAR/ANANDPUR: SATYA DAS: In a decisive crackdown on illegal activities, Anandpur Police busted a gambling racket operating at Kolahdiha Hat. Following a reliable intelligence input, police forces conducted a sudden raid at the location, apprehending five individuals actively involved in the illicit operation.

According to the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Anandapur, the raiding team seized Rs 11,275 in cash from the gambling site, along with a gambling mat and dice.

The police have officially registered Case No. 261/26 in connection with the incident, and further investigation is currently underway to determine if more individuals are linked to this network.

The five accused detained during the raid have been identified as:

Dhananjaya Mohanta (45) – Son of Ashirbad Mohanta, resident of Janjali village (PS: Anandapur, Dist: Keonjhar)

Balaram Penty (30) – Son of Mantam Penty, resident of Ghuleghulia village (PS: Mahuldiha, Dist: Mayurbhanj)

Ranglal Jamada (25) – Son of Pande Jamada, resident of Ghuleghulia village (PS: Mahuldiha, Dist: Mayurbhanj)

Surendra Dehury (40) – Son of Dhumba Dehury, resident of Ghuleghulia village (PS: Mahuldiha, Dist: Mayurbhanj)

Damu Haiburu (32) – Son of Binasing Haiburu, resident of Ghuleghulia village (PS: Mahuldiha, Dist: Mayurbhanj)

Four of the five detained individuals hail from neighboring Mayurbhanj district, indicating a coordinated gathering for the illicit activity. Authorities maintain that strict surveillance will continue in the region to prevent the resurgence of such gambling dens.