Nagpur: In a joint operation during the night patrol on October 15, 2026, the Nagpur Crime Branch arrested eight persons for allegedly gambling with playing cards behind the Durga pandal at Rituraj Town in Bhilgaon, within the jurisdiction of Yashodhara Nagar police station.

The operation was carried out by the Anti-Burglary Squad, Unit 5, Unit 3 and the Anti-Vehicle Theft Squad, along with officers and personnel on night duty at Yashodhara Nagar police station. Acting on a tip-off received during night patrolling, the teams raided the spot and detained the eight suspects allegedly involved in gambling.

The arrested persons have been identified as Vineej Vinod Mehruniya (32), Shah Rukh Ansari (39), Asmit Ritesh Charote (21), Rahul Ashok Dhamti (34), Kunal alias Golu Ashok Dhamti (38), Ashwin Tularam Gavare (40), Arun Ram Kushwaha (34) and Pratik Santosh Sonawane.

Police seized ₹26,880 in cash, 52 playing cards and seven mobile phones collectively valued at approximately ₹60,600. The total value of the seized property is estimated at ₹87,480.

A case has been registered under Sections 12(A), 3 and 5 of the Maharashtra Gambling Act, as mentioned in the police report. The accused were handed over to Yashodhara Nagar police for further legal proceedings.

The operation was conducted under the supervision of the Nagpur Crime Branch.