12 held for gambling in Ambala, ₹2.4 lakh recovered

Highest ₹2.28 lakh were seized from six men at a makeshift shop under the Topkhana police station, a spokesperson of the Ambala police said

The Ambala police arrested 12 persons for indulging in gambling and recovered ₹2.4 lakh from their possession during a special drive.

The Ambala police teams raided several locations in the district on Thursday night and lodged nine cases at various police stations. (AFP)

“The police teams raided several locations in the district on Thursday night and lodged nine cases at various police stations in this regard. Highest ₹2.28 lakh were seized from six men at a makeshift shop under the Topkhana police station,” a police spokesperson said.

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