Hubli: To curb Gambling during the activities Diwali Hubli-Dharwad Police has launched a special drive against gambling rackets running at prominent places in the two cities.
Police will take strict action against those who play cards and gamble. Police has instructed all hotels And club For not giving up your complexes for gambling.
police commissioner Labhuram He said that the police had announced under the jurisdiction of all the police stations that they would initiate strict action against gambling during Diwali. “The announcement was made to avoid unnecessary debate on initiation of action against illegal acts,” he said.
“Police stations have already called meetings with clubs and hotels and asked them not to give space for gambling. If anyone is found doing this, action will be taken against him. We will definitely keep an eye on social clubs and gambling venues and campaign against gambling during Diwali.
Police sources said police teams will continue to make rounds, and they will be on the lookout for clubs and commercial establishments where money is exchanged while playing cards.
Fearing police action, most of these card-playing sessions have now shifted to private homes, social clubs or farmhouses and resorts located on the outskirts of the city.
Any game where movable or immovable property is traded is treated as gambling and is punishable under the Gambling Act. Any game where luck plays a more important role than the skill of the person involved and where money is exchanged, qualifies as gambling, the sources said.
Those who are used to playing cards said there is nothing wrong with it. They claim that playing cards and gambling is officially permitted during Diwali and is not considered wrong or illegal.
Dr MC Sindoor, a social activist and practicing doctor said, “It is a good initiative by the police to create awareness about illegal gambling during Diwali. Since there is still a fear of Covid-19, it is better to avoid social gatherings during night time and curbing gambling will help in celebrating Diwali peacefully. ”
Police will take strict action against those who play cards and gamble. Police has instructed all hotels And club For not giving up your complexes for gambling.
police commissioner Labhuram He said that the police had announced under the jurisdiction of all the police stations that they would initiate strict action against gambling during Diwali. “The announcement was made to avoid unnecessary debate on initiation of action against illegal acts,” he said.
“Police stations have already called meetings with clubs and hotels and asked them not to give space for gambling. If anyone is found doing this, action will be taken against him. We will definitely keep an eye on social clubs and gambling venues and campaign against gambling during Diwali.
Police sources said police teams will continue to make rounds, and they will be on the lookout for clubs and commercial establishments where money is exchanged while playing cards.
Fearing police action, most of these card-playing sessions have now shifted to private homes, social clubs or farmhouses and resorts located on the outskirts of the city.
Any game where movable or immovable property is traded is treated as gambling and is punishable under the Gambling Act. Any game where luck plays a more important role than the skill of the person involved and where money is exchanged, qualifies as gambling, the sources said.
Those who are used to playing cards said there is nothing wrong with it. They claim that playing cards and gambling is officially permitted during Diwali and is not considered wrong or illegal.
Dr MC Sindoor, a social activist and practicing doctor said, “It is a good initiative by the police to create awareness about illegal gambling during Diwali. Since there is still a fear of Covid-19, it is better to avoid social gatherings during night time and curbing gambling will help in celebrating Diwali peacefully. ”
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