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Lahore Police Crack Down on Illegal Gambling Operations

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The Lahore Police have intensified their efforts to curb the growing problem of illegal gambling in the provincial capital. In the backdrop of cricket matches and the Asia Cup, the police have cracked down on gambling dens and online betting platforms, resulting in the arrest of 2,791 suspects and the registration of 713 cases. The police have also seized over Rs130.83 million in betting money from the apprehended individuals.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lahore Police have arrested a total of 2,791 suspects involved in gambling activities so far this year.
  • 713 cases have been registered in various police stations throughout the city.
  • Authorities have seized over Rs130.83 million in betting money from the apprehended individuals.
  • Capital City Police Officer Bilal Siddique Kamyana has directed the Lahore Police to accelerate the campaign against gambling dens and online betting platforms.
  • The CCPO has instructed police units to conduct intelligence-based raids on gambling dens and to tighten the noose around individuals involved in online gambling.
  • Kamyana emphasized the need for law enforcement to make effective use of modern technology in identifying both physical and digital gambling networks.
  • The CCPO urged the police to work closely with the Prosecution Department to ensure that individuals involved in gambling are brought to justice.
  • Strict surveillance of fraudulent mobile applications, including those used for online gambling, has been stressed by the CCPO.
  • The Lahore Police's mission is to establish a crime-free society, and the department is committed to tackling illegal gambling in all its forms.

Statistics:

  • 2,791 suspects arrested in relation to gambling activities so far this year.
  • 713 cases registered in various police stations throughout the city.
  • Over Rs130.83 million in betting money seized from apprehended individuals.
  • Rs130.83 million - the amount of betting money seized by the police.
  • The Asia Cup - a major athletic event that has been coinciding with the crackdown on illegal gambling.

Sources:

  • Lahore Police spokesman
  • Capital City Police Officer Bilal Siddique Kamyana
  • Various police stations throughout the city.

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