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Mancherial police arrest 16 for cockfighting, seize 45 knives
Task force police in Mancherial arrested 16 persons for organising cockfighting on the outskirts of Kallempalli village around midnight on Wednesday. Police seized four roosters, 45 knives, 12 mobile phones, 18 motorbikes…
The Story in Brief
Task force police in Mancherial arrested 16 persons for organising cockfighting on the outskirts of Kallempalli village around midnight on Wednesday. Police seized four roosters, 45 knives, 12 mobile phones, 18 motorbikes and Rs 24,040 in cash from the accused.
The arrests followed a tip-off. Those held include Kudimetha Sai, Janne Kamalakar and Bandarikanti Kotesh, among others from Vemanapalli and Dahegaon mandals. They were handed over to Vemanapalli police. Ramagundam CP Amber Kishore Jha warned of stern action and urged people to report illegal activities, assuring informants' identities would remain confidential.
The Indian Opinion
Every year, festival-season cockfighting arrests make news but rarely deter organisers who treat fines as a cost of business. The seizure of 45 knives alongside only 16 men suggests a supply chain, not just a gambling ring. Will police next trace who manufactures these blades and who places the high-stakes bets? That number will tell if this is a real crackdown or just a media spectacle.
Source: telanganatoday.com
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