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Seven held for gambling in Peddapalli, Rs 14,730 seized
Seven persons were arrested for allegedly gambling at a house in Peddampet village of Anthargaon mandal in Peddapalli on Saturday night. Police seized Rs 14,730 in cash, six mobile phones and 52…
The Story in Brief
Seven persons were arrested for allegedly gambling at a house in Peddampet village of Anthargaon mandal in Peddapalli on Saturday night. Police seized Rs 14,730 in cash, six mobile phones and 52 playing cards from the accused. A task force conducted the raid following a tip-off. Those apprehended were Dharmaji Laxman, Layishetti Mahesh, Bangari Narayana, Adicharla Shiva Sai, Merugu Venkataswamy, Macharla Akash and Asarla Mallesh. They were handed over to Anthargaon police for further action.
The Indian Opinion
All too often, gambling raids are treated as mere statistics. But behind every Rs 14,730 kitty and deck of 52 cards lie disrupted families and easy prey. Policymakers must ask: without robust rehabilitation or alternative livelihoods, does arrest alone break the cycle? The real test will be whether these seven men receive any counselling, not just a case number.
Source: telanganatoday.com
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