Karwar, August 12, 2025 – Uttara Kannada Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N. declared that the district police will take strict action to control the rising menace of illegal lotteries, matka gambling, and betting in Uttara Kannada. Speaking at the first quarterly meeting of the Anti-Gambling Squad 2025-26, held at the Deputy Commissioner’s office on Tuesday, he emphasized the department’s commitment to making the district a zone free of such illegal activities.
In the current quarter, police have registered 86 matka-related cases, charging 101 individuals. SP Deepan urged the Anti-Gambling Squad members to take decisive steps to eradicate these illegal operations. “The police department will enforce the most stringent measures to curb unauthorized lotteries, matka, and betting activities,” he stated, highlighting the need for sustained vigilance.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Sajid Ahmad Mulla, ASP Krishnamurthy, Commercial Tax Officer Shanmugappa Naregal, Anti-Gambling Squad coordinator and Assistant Director of the Pension Department Ganesh Patagar, Development Officer Kashimsab Mulla, Sholin D’Costa, and other officials.
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