Mungeli (Chhattisgarh), November 5, 2026: Under the direction of Senior Superintendent of Police Shri Bhojram Patel (IPS), Mungeli Police have intensified action against gambling, betting and anti-social activities through a special drive named ‘Operation Baaz’.
Between November 1 and November 5, 2026, police registered a total of 10 cases in five police station areas of the district, arrested 37 gamblers, and seized ₹10,540 in cash along with playing cards and other gambling material.
Station-wise Details of Action
Patharia Police Station – 1 case, 6 accused
In village Chhindbhog, police arrested Sadhe Ram Rajput, Satya Patle, Nirmal Banjare, Ramkumar Chakradhari, Bhurwaram Sahu and Pradeep Kurre (all residents of Chhindbhog). Cash amounting to ₹2,130 and playing cards were seized.
Jarhagaon Police Station – 4 cases, 12 accused
- In village Birgahani: Gajanand Diwakar, Sewak Diwakar, Sanjay Bhaskar, Kachhiram Diwakar and Rabin Bhaskar.
- In village Domanpur: Maniram Yadav, Sanjay Yadav, Ramkishore Yadav, Ramesh Mohle and Kunwar Tandon.
- In village Dharampura: Guleshwar Singh (resident of Sodhar) and Akshay Kumar (resident of Dharampura).
A total of ₹4,780 in cash and playing cards were seized from these 12 accused.
Lalpur Police Station – 2 cases, 8 accused
- In village Sonpur: Chandrabhan Sonde, Baital Ratre, Bharat Ratre and Sonsay Banjare (all residents of Sonpur).
- In village Bhalukhodra: Sunil Patel, Bhagwat Mohle, Dhiraji Patel and Anjori Verma (all residents of Bhalukhodra).
Cash amounting to ₹900 and playing cards were seized.
Lormi Police Station – 2 cases, 6 accused
- In village Nawadih: Dewanand Vaishnav and Bhuvan Markam (residents of Nawadih), and Tilak Das Vaishnav (resident of Dholgi).
- Near Bharat Sagar Dam: Nand Kumar Pandram, Suraj Dhurve and Narendra Markam (all residents of Nawadih).
Cash amounting to ₹1,310 and playing cards were seized.
Fasterpur Police Station – 1 case, 5 accused
In village Hariarpur, police arrested Rajendra Mahilange, Satanand Gendle, Hemesh Chaturvedi, Ankit Ratre and Vidyashankar Anchal (all residents of Nawagaon Udka). Cash amounting to ₹1,420 was seized. Action has been taken against the accused under Section 3(2) of the Chhattisgarh Gambling Prohibition Act, 2022.
Police Appeal
Mungeli Police have stated that effective action against persons involved in gambling, betting and other illegal activities will continue under ‘Operation Baaz’. The public has been appealed to stay away from such illegal activities and to immediately inform the police if they notice any such incidents.
The drive reflects the district police’s ongoing efforts to curb anti-social activities under the leadership of SSP Bhojram Patel.
