City
Epaper

Caught red-handed in buggy and matka gambling; two arrested in separate raids

By Lokmat Times Desk | Updated: January 4, 2026 21:15 IST

Chhatrapati SambhajinagarPolice cracked down on illegal gambling at two locations on Friday Ranjangaon and Ambelohal (Gangapur tehsil) arresting ...

Open in App

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Police cracked down on illegal gambling at two locations on Friday Ranjangaon and Ambelohal (Gangapur tehsil) arresting four people and seizing gambling items worth over Rs 12,000.

In Gandhinagar, Ranjangaon, Ajay Pimple (30) was caught running a buggy gambling den outside a liquor shop. Authorities seized 13 game banners, 52 cards, and Rs 1,400. A case was also registered against the den owner, Dharam Kale. Meanwhile, in Ambelohal, Santosh Navathar (40) was caught running a matka gambling den near a water tank, and Raju Jadhav (42) was caught participating. Items seized included matka slips, cash, mobiles, and materials worth Rs 10,850. Both cases are registered at the MIDC Waluj police station.

Open in App

Related Stories

EntertainmentSLB’s ‘Love & War’ starring Ranbir, Alia, Vicky to finally release on Jan 21

BusinessIndia’s construction market to grow 6.9 pc through 2034 even as costs rise

EntertainmentHailee Steinfeld, Rashida Jones to star in animated film 'Hexed'

Businessalt.f coworking Opens Gachibowli Workspace in Hyderabad

BusinessPNGRB's new LPG pipeline expansion plan to attract investment of Rs 12,500 crores

Aurangabad Realted Stories

AurangabadFire breaks out near shop at Mondha Flyover; brought under control

AurangabadTatkal tickets vanish in seconds

AurangabadDo not clear bills if trees have not survived: Minister Bhosale

Aurangabad‘This marriage cannot happen’: 61 child marriages prevented in a year

Aurangabad19-year-old dies after speeding bike hits divider in Waluj