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NDTV
03-06-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Rajasthan Police Busts Rs 150 Crore Online Betting Racket, 3 Arrested
Jaipur: Rajasthan Police have arrested three persons, including a software engineer, exposing a big online cricket betting ring. The gang had made bets of more than Rs 150 crore across the country, with a network spread to Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and several other states. Police have seized six Android mobile phones, two laptops, a hard drive and an SUV with 15 ATM cards from them. Alwar SP Sanjeev Nain said that the arrested accused used to cheat people by creating websites of online betting apps. Police recovered six Android mobiles, two laptops, a hard drive, 15 ATM cards of various banks and an SUV. According to police, the gang had set up about 30 websites on the lines of the Mahadev Satta app. These websites used to offer bets on other sports, including the IPL. In addition, online casinos and matka (such as Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Delhi, Jodhpur) and others were also available on these websites. The accused were actively involved in the entire organisation, from the developer to the distributor and whitewashing black money. More than 60,000 agents and players were involved in this racket, worth Rs 150 crore. Money earned from betting was distributed online and through hawala, which was used to purchase properties in several cities. A team from Udyog Nagar Police Station took action against Head Constable Sandeep working in the cyber cell on the basis of an intelligence tip. While returning from Agra after the blockade, Nitin Paliwal was stopped and questioned. A case was registered on the basis of information obtained from his mobile and laptop. During the investigation, the team also arrested Mahesh Sharma and Piyush Sharma from Mathura. He was arrested after inquiries and information obtained from his device revealed his involvement in an organised betting gang. The arrested accused include Nitin Paliwal of Scheme No. 10B in Alwar, Mahesh Sharma of Apnaghar Shalimar and Piyush Sharma of Shivaji Park. Police have remanded the accused for four days, and further investigation is ongoing. If the investigation confirms the proceeds of organised crime, it will be seized under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code. Police are also gathering information about other members and associates of the gang.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Time of India
Cops seize ‘explosives' from abandoned truck near Bassi
Jaipur: The city police discovered suspected explosives in a deserted pick-up truck near Mohanpura bridge in Jaipur Saturday. Officials at Bassi police station confiscated 2,075 kg of substances that appeared to be explosive materials from the location. The authorities notified the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) regarding the seizure. An FIR was registered at Bassi police station concerning the discovered (Bassi) Mahesh Sharma said that the explosives discovered were ammonium nitrate . According to officials, the suspicious vehicle was first noticed by Head Constable Shyamlal around 2.30am Friday night. The truck was parked in front of a tea stall with no driver in sight. Upon being alerted, DO ASI Jaswant Singh and his team arrived at the location and discovered several cartons and plastic bags labeled with "Ammonium Nitrate," both commonly associated with high-powered explosive compounds. Upon inspection, the police found 63 cartons weighing 25kg each and 10 plastic bags labeled 50kg each, filled with a granular white substance, suspected to be ammonium nitrate. In total, 2,075kg of suspected explosives were police traced the pick-up's registration to one Ishwar, a resident of Mandal in Bhilwara, but neither the owner nor the driver contacted authorities. The vehicle's steering was locked, and it was towed to the police station with the help of a Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) has been informed and is expected to collect samples for verification. Officials said further investigation will proceed after PESO's analysis."The presence of such a large quantity of explosive material without any valid documentation or supervision is highly concerning. The source, purpose, and legality of the consignment are now under investigation," said an official. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Close shave for driver as car catches fire on Zirakpur flyover
A moving car caught fire on the Zirakpur flyover along the Chandigarh-Ambala highway on Tuesday around 2.30 pm, causing panic in the area. Fortunately, the car driver escaped unhurt. The Tata Nano car ablaze on the Zirakpur flyover on the Chandigarh-Ambala highway on Tuesday. (HT Photo) As per information, a Tata Nano bearing a Chandigarh registration number was being driven from Ambala to Chandigarh. It suddenly caught fire upon reaching the Zirakpur flyover. The driver quickly exited the vehicle to save himself. However, the car was completely gutted in the fire. Upon receiving the fire alert, a fire tender, traffic police and officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) rushed to the spot. However, by the time the fire department brought the flames under control, the car was completely damaged. The incident led to a major traffic jam on the flyover, which was later cleared. Fire officer Mahesh Sharma reported that his team responded promptly to the alert and extinguished the fire using a single fire truck. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown. Authorities stated that further details will be available once the driver is located. Fire ravages showroom at Peer Muchalla in Dhakoli A fire broke out in a showroom located on the second floor of Tricity Plaza, a commercial project in the Peer Muchalla area of Dhakoli, around 1 pm on Tuesday. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot. According to a fire department official, a short-circuit led to a fire that caused an estimated loss of ₹ 6 to ₹ 7 lakh worth of property inside the showroom. At the time of the incident, three to four people were present in the office. As soon as the fire broke out, they quickly evacuated the premises. Although bystanders attempted to douse the flames initially, the fire spread rapidly through the ceiling, escalating the situation before the firefighters brought it under control.
