Korba, Chhattisgarh. Serious allegations have surfaced regarding large-scale illegal gambling and betting operations being run in the forest areas of Godi, Chakamar and Korkoma. Local residents claim that a massive gambling racket worth crores of rupees is operating openly day and night, yet no decisive police action has taken place despite multiple complaints.
This situation has come to light at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently emphasized, on a national platform, the need to improve the public image of the police and reinforce people’s trust in law-enforcement agencies. The current circumstances in Korba raise questions on the ground reality behind such goals.
Villagers’ Allegation: ₹50,000 Earned Every Hour, ₹500 Entry Fee per Gambler
According to information received from local residents, large-scale betting games such as “Bawan Pari” are being openly conducted inside the forests. It is alleged that operators earn as much as ₹50,000 every hour, while gamblers are charged ₹500 as an entry fee.
People from Korba, Janjgir-Champa, Urga, Gevra and Deepka reportedly travel daily to these forest areas to participate.
Residents claim that this illegal activity is not only damaging the social environment but also increasing the risk of crime and violence in the region.
Serious Claims About an Organised Network
Some locals allege that the entire gambling racket is being operated under the leadership of a person named Hariram Sahu. According to villagers, Sahu frequently boasts among gamblers that he pays monthly protection money to officials across various police units, including Cyber Cell, Urga, Kartala and Civil Lines Police Station — and even claims to reach senior officers.
➡️ Important: Nyaydhani News Network does not independently verify these allegations. The information mentioned above is based on statements and complaints made by local residents.
Why No Full-Scale Crackdown Yet?
Villagers say that except for a few small and formal raids, no major action has been taken against the key operators. This has led to uncomfortable questions:
- Why is there no strict action despite consistent complaints?
- Why are the gambling hubs inside the forests still functioning openly?
- Is there external pressure preventing the police from dismantling the network?
SP Known for Strict Working Style — Then What’s Stopping Action?
Korba SP Siddharth Tiwari is widely known for his strict and honest approach to policing. Due to his strong reputation, many locals are surprised that no major breakthrough has been made in this case so far.
This has ignited discussions in public circles:
If the top police leadership is genuinely strict, then what is stopping a full-scale crackdown on this gambling empire?
Villagers Demand Drone Surveillance and Economic Probe
Residents have urged the administration to take strong and technology-driven action:
- Drone surveillance of forest zones
- Financial investigation of the gambling network (money trail)
- Large-scale joint raids
- Direct action against the masterminds and financiers
The public believes that without swift and tough intervention, this illegal gambling network will continue to destroy the region’s social environment and weaken law and order.
Eyes on the Administration
The biggest questions right now are:
📌 How long will the illegal gambling hubs in Korba’s forests continue to run fearlessly?
📌 And who is the silence of law-enforcement protecting?
People across the district are now watching closely to see whether authorities take major action in the coming days or whether the situation continues unchanged.