MP: 18 held for gambling at IAS officer's farmhouse after illegal entry
Police raided an IAS officer's farmhouse in Madhya Pradesh, detaining 18 people for illegal gambling after unauthorized entry.Summary
Police in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, raided the farmhouse of IAS officer Vandana Vaidya and detained 18 individuals for alleged gambling after they illegally entered the property. The IAS officer had previously complained to the police about unauthorized access and criminal activity on her farmhouse grounds. During the raid, police recovered approximately Rs 13.68 lakh in cash, thirty mobile phones, and playing cards. Three police personnel, including a station house officer, were suspended due to the scandal. The main organizer of the gambling, Jagdish Rathod, and others, fled the scene. An investigation is underway to determine how the individuals gained illegal access to the farmhouse, and a separate case regarding potential theft is being considered.
(Source：News18)