File Photo, 18th Baisakh, Dhangadhi – Police have arrested 10 individuals caught gambling at a hotel in Dhangadhi, Kailali. Acting on a tip-off, police raided Rohit Hotel located in Hassanpur, Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City Ward No. 5, where the group was playing cards. The 10 individuals were detained along with cash in possession.
The arrested include hotel owner 42-year-old Kaluram Chaudhary, as well as 38-year-old Birendra Thapa, 24-year-old Rohit Khadka, 20-year-old Chris Bam, 33-year-old Padam Thakulla, 29-year-old Anil Chaudhary, 51-year-old Biru Saud, 41-year-old Tikaram Khanal, 43-year-old Ramkrishna Chaudhary, and 18-year-old Bibek Saud.
The raid was conducted at around 8:30 pm last night by a team led by Balram Pandey, Chief Police Inspector of the Ward Police Office in Dhangadhi. Police spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Yogendra Timilsina, stated that 59,290 Nepali rupees in cash and a pack of playing cards were recovered from the group. DSP Timilsina added that necessary investigations are ongoing.
