Two arrested for cricket betting

Mangaluru: The police have arrested two persons and booked a third case regarding cricket betting in the city. Also Rs 3,69,000 has been seized from the arrested, informed police commissioner Sandeep Patil at a press briefing here on Saturday, March 30.

We have already taken strict measures to prevent cricket betting in city and closely monitoring the situation especially during the IPL season. As per information some people are involving in cricket betting in some centers and online. But police have all arrangements to nab them and put behind the bars,” he assured.

Election preparation

Me Patil spoke on the preparations in connection to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and said, “Total 1533 cases stand registered relating to violation of model code of conduct. 17 criminals have been sent out from the district. We have Installed 21 check posts around the city and total cash Rs13,79,000 has been seized from various persons and investigations are going on.”

“1 CRPF platoon has already arrived in the city and it conducted route march in 29 sensitive areas. Police have issued 2996 warrants against criminals. Out of 2011 licensed weapons 1953 have been deposited at the police center and 58 weapons have been given relaxation,” added Mr Patil.