
5 held for betting on T20 matches in Nashik
Five persons were arrested for allegedly betting on the T20 League matches during a raid at a bungalow in nashik, police said today.
By HT Correspondent | PTI, Nashik
UPDATED ON MAY 23, 2013 03:00 PM IST
Five persons were arrested for allegedly betting on the T20 League matches during a raid at a bungalow in nashik, police said on Thursday.
Acting on a tip-off, police raided the Sai Palace bungalow in the city last night and arrested the five bookies, Assistant Commissioner of Police Pankaj Rahane said.
Ten mobile phones, a laptop and other betting related material were also seized from the place, he said.
Those arrested have been identified as - Rajendra Savna, resident of Nashik Road, Sameer Mahindra Mantri, Praveen Bhutada, Ravindra Dhage and Pankaj Somani (all from Buldhana, Maharashtra).

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