A late-night police raid in Dhubri district has resulted in the arrest of nine individuals and the seizure of cash, mobile phones and gambling materials from an alleged illegal gambling hub in Debuttar Raypur, Gauripur.
Police said the operation was launched after receiving credible information about routine gambling activities at a private residence. Acting on the tip-off, a team from Gauripur Police Station, led by Officer-in-Charge Jyoti Prasad Das and supported by TSI Netra Kamal Bora, ASI Sanjeeb Kumar Nath, WLNK Daikhungri Basumatary and other personnel, conducted the coordinated raid.
Upon arrival, officers surrounded the premises and confirmed active gambling inside before initiating the search in the presence of two local witnesses. The raid uncovered nine men allegedly participating in gambling involving cards and dice.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Mir Hussain, Anuwar Hussain, Mozaffar Ali, Kabil Hussain, Mofidul Islam, Nur Islam, Abdul Karim, Saha Alom Sheikh and Azizur Hoque.
During the search, officers seized ₹21,890 in cash, several packets of playing cards, six dice, a bucket used for the game Jandi Munda and five mobile phones. All confiscated items, along with the accused, were brought to Gauripur Police Station.
A case has been registered and further legal procedures are underway as authorities continue their drive against illegal gambling activities in the district.
