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Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
BJP functionary among 7 booked for gambling
Pune: Pune Police on Monday raided a makeshift gambling den operating out of an old tin shed near Ashtadwar Society in Dhankawadi area and rounded up seven persons, including general secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party's Parvati assembly constituency unit, Audumbar Vitthal Kamble, a senior police officer said on Tuesday, adding that all of them were later let off with notices. (Shutterstock) Following the police action, BJP city unit president, Dheeraj Ghate, said the party has expelled Kamble. 'Kamble was recently appointed secretary of the Parvati unit. After this incident, the local unit head expelled him. Such behaviour is unacceptable. In every meeting, we warn our functionaries and office-bearers to maintain discipline and avoid any act that tarnishes their image or that of the party,' Ghate said. Acting on a tip-off, the Pune Police crime branch Unit II and Sahakar Nagar police, on Monday evening jointly raided the premises in the Taljai area, where the accused were found playing cards and exchanging money as part of the game. The police team seized ₹10,250 in cash, gambling paraphernalia, and mobile phones from them, with the total value amounting to ₹2.2 lakh. The nabbed individuals were all booked under relevant sections of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Besides Audumbar Kamble (42), the other six accused are Sangram Dilip Bhosale (48), Mangesh Maruti Shelar (39), Yuvraj Nanasaheb Suryawanshi (38), Sagar Narayan Adagale (31), Bapu Laxman Patole (59) and Rohan Shekhar Londhe (32). Additional commissioner of police (Crime), Pankaj Deshmukh, explained why the accused had to be let off with notices. 'They have been booked for the offence of gambling. In this case, there is no provision for arrest as per law. Hence, the accused were served notices.' The raid was led by assistant police inspector Amol Rasal and the case was registered at Sahakar Nagar Police Station based on a complaint by constable Vijaykumar Pawar. The investigating officer, assistant police sub-inspector, B.K. Khutwad, said the raid was carried out after receiving specific intelligence about gambling activities at the particular spot.
Indian Express
12-08-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
BJP office-bearer among seven booked for gambling after police raid
PUNE CITY police's Crime Branch has booked seven persons, including a local office-bearer of the BJP, following a raid at a gambling den being operated from a tin shed in Dhankawadi area on Monday. The BJP functionary identified as Audumber Kamble, who was recently appointed to his position in Parvati constituency unit, was removed from the post after the incident was reported, BJP has said. Pune City police said on Monday evening they conducted a raid on a gambling den being operated from a tin shed nea Ashtdwar Society in Dhankawadi. The people present there were placing bets on 'teen patti' card game. Police booked seven persons including Kamble (42) and six others Sangram Dilip Bhosale (48), Mangesh Maruti Shelar (39), Yuvraj Nanasaheb Suryawanshi (38), Sagar Narayan Adagale (31), Bapu Laxman Patole (59), Rohan Shekhar Londhe (32). Cash and mobile phones, collectively worth over Rs 2.20 lakh, were also seized during the raid, a crime branch officer said. A case was subsequently registered against all the seven persons under provisions of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act. 'Acting on specific input, a team from the Crime Branch conducted a raid and apprehended seven people involved in gambling. The accused have been issued notices and instructed to cooperate with the investigation,' said a Crime Branch officer, adding that the offence does not carry provisions for arrest. When contacted, BJP's Pune city unit president Dheeraj Ghate said, 'Kamble was appointed to a position in a particular circle in Parvati constituency unit of the party. The appointment was made less than a week ago. After the reports came in, we confirmed his involvement and he was immediately removed from his position.'
Hindustan Times
12-08-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Local BJP leader among 7 caught for gambling in Pune, expelled from party
PUNE: A local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was among the seven people caught gambling by the Pune police during a raid on a gambling joint run out of a tin shed in the Dhankawadi area, police said on Tuesday. Pune Police seized ₹ 10,250 in cash and other items, including mobile phones, from the suspects. (File) Police said the seven persons, including Audumbar Vitthal Kamble, 42, general secretary of the BJP's Parvati assembly constituency unit, were booked under the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). 'The crime branch took action against the accused in offences relating to gambling. In this case, the accused were served notices and provision of arrest is not there as per the law,' said additional commissioner of police (crime) Pankaj Deshmukh. Police seized ₹10,250 in cash and other items, including mobile phones, from the suspects. Following the police action, BJP city unit president Dheeraj Ghate announced Kamble's expulsion from the party. 'Kamble was recently appointed secretary of the Parvati unit. After this incident, the local unit head expelled him. Such behaviour is unacceptable. In every meeting, we warn our functionaries and office-bearers to maintain party discipline and avoid any act that tarnishes their own image or that of the party,' Ghate said. Apart from Kamble, police identified the other suspects as Sangram Dilip Bhosale (48), Mangesh Maruti Shelar (39), Yuvraj Nanasaheb Suryawanshi (38), Sagar Narayan Adagale (31), Bapu Laxman Patole (59), and Rohan Shekhar Londhe (32).
The Print
12-08-2025
- Politics
- The Print
BJP functionary among 7 held for gambling in Pune; party expels him
According to the police, they conducted a raid at a tin-shed room in Dhankawadi area of the city on Monday afternoon and found some persons playing card games and gambling. Following the police action on Monday, the BJP city unit head said they have expelled the functionary, identified as Audumbar Kamble, who was associated with party's Parvati unit in Pune. Pune, Aug 12 (PTI) Pune police have arrested six persons, including a local BJP functionary, after being found engaged in gambling activities here, officials said on Tuesday. Seven persons — Audumbar Kamble, Rohan Londhe, Bapu Patole, Sagar Adagale, Yuvraj Suryavanshi, Mangesh Shelar and Sangram Bhosale — were apprehended for allegedly being involved in gambling money, a police official said. Cash and mobile phones, collectively valued at Rs 2.20 lakh, were also seized during the raid, the police said. A case has been registered against all the seven persons under relevant sections of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act, they added. Speaking to PTI, BJP city unit president Dheeraj Ghate said, 'Kamble was recently appointed as secretary of the Parvati unit of BJP in Pune. After this incident, the local unit head has expelled him.' Ghate asserted that such behaviour is unacceptable. 'In each and every meeting, we warn our functionaries, office-bearers to maintain the party discipline and refrain from getting involved in any such act which will tarnish their own image as well as that of the party,' he said. PTI SPK GK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
05-08-2025
- Time of India
Caught gambling second time during raid, head constable dismissed from service in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Head constable Suresh Ingle has been dismissed from the police department after being caught for the second time during raids on gambling dens, authorities said. Ingle, who was last posted with the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city police headquarters, had three cases registered against him — one for cheating and two for gambling — over his nearly two-decade-long service. According to records, Ingle was first booked on April 14, 2008, for a cheating case at the MIDC Waluj police station. He was subsequently apprehended during a raid on a gambling den within the limits of the Begumpura police station on March 11, 2022. In the latest incident, on June 17, Ingle was caught during a police raid at a gambling den and was named in an FIR at the City Chowk police station under the relevant sections of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act. Police officers stated that following the earlier cases, Ingle faced departmental actions, including minor punishments and suspension of increments. "But he failed to mend his ways, compelling the higher-ups to take a tough stand per his track record," a police officer said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pierce Brosnan's Wife Lost 120 Pounds - This Is Her Now Undo Police commissioner Pravin Pawar confirmed that Ingle was dismissed under section 311 of the Constitution of India. "What justification can be accepted from a policeman who, not once, but twice, got arrested by police teams raiding gambling dens? It is beyond imagination that a serving policeman is visiting a gambling den to play cards," Pawar added. The commissioner said instructions have been given to prepare a list of police personnel facing criminal cases, their current status, and their postings to review each case based on gravity and merits before making appropriate decisions.
