Hyderabad: 17 more held in gambling raids, Rs 54,000 seized

Hyderabad: The Habeebnagar police on Friday night raided three places at Mallepally, Darussalam and Aghapura leading to the arrest of 17 gamblers and seized Rs 54,000 from them. 

According to the police, the participants formed teams and were playing three card games at three different places. Following a tip- off, three special teams raided the places and arrested them. 

Mr P. Madhakarswamy, inspector of  Habeebnagar said that all the accused persons who were caught had been remanded on Saturday.