Former TMC Councillor Arrested for Running Gambling Den in Durgapur
Chandan Saha, a former TMC councillor in Durgapur, was arrested for allegedly running an illegal gambling den from a hotel.Summary
Chandan Saha, a former Trinamool Congress councillor of Durgapur Municipal Corporation, was arrested on Tuesday during a police raid on an alleged gambling den. Police said Saha operated the illegal gambling activities from a hotel in Durgapur, where large sums of money were frequently exchanged during late-night sessions. Following a tip-off, officers from Durgapur police station raided the hotel on Monday night and caught Saha and three others red-handed, recovering ₹1 lakh in cash. Investigations suggest the operations had been ongoing for a considerable period, largely unnoticed by local law enforcement. Police suspect Saha, once a prominent local political figure, was the primary organizer of the gambling network, and the extent of the operation and involvement of others are under investigation. BJP MLA Lakshman Chandra Ghorui alleged that Saha had long used political influence to run gambling and other illegal businesses, questioning the source of his assets. Police confirmed the arrest and said further inquiries are underway.
(Source：Lokmat Times)