Uttar Pradesh Constable Dismissed for Involvement in IPL Betting Racket
UP constable sacked over links to IPL betting racket, absconding
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A police constable in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, has been dismissed for allegedly running an IPL betting racket. Two women associates were arrested, and police seized valuables worth ₹1.5 crore (approximately $180,000 USD) and ₹18.9 lakh (about $22,700 USD) in cash. Additional suspects are being sought.
- 01Constable Rajat Singh dismissed for alleged involvement in IPL betting racket.
- 02Two women, Nisha Khan and Yashasvi Dwivedi, arrested with significant cash and valuables.
- 03Police seized items worth ₹1.5 crore and ₹18.9 lakh in cash.
- 04Investigation reveals connections to multiple local residents involved in the racket.
- 05Raids are ongoing to locate absconding suspects.
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In Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, a police constable named Rajat Singh has been dismissed from service due to his alleged involvement in an Indian Premier League (IPL) betting racket. Two women, Nisha Khan (33) and Yashasvi Dwivedi (24), were arrested during police raids, which uncovered valuables including yellow metal biscuits, coins, and ornaments valued at ₹1.5 crore (approximately $180,000 USD) along with ₹18.9 lakh (around $22,700 USD) in cash. The police investigation revealed that the betting operations had been ongoing for several months, with the arrested women admitting that Singh had brought the seized items to their flat shortly before the raid. The police are also pursuing additional suspects connected to the racket, including five other local residents. A case has been filed under various sections of the Gambling Act at the Sipri Bazaar police station, and further raids are being conducted to apprehend Singh and other absconding individuals.
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The dismissal of the constable and the ongoing investigation could deter police involvement in illegal activities and enhance public trust in law enforcement.
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