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Jharkhand: Three arrested by police during raid in Bokaro

Bokaro, Dec 7 (UNI) The Kasmar police of Bokaro district raided an illegal gambling den operating in Joria Basti, Dantu, and arrested three individuals involved in gambling activities.
The crackdown comes as part of the police’s ongoing efforts to curb unlawful activities in the region.
Station House Officer Kundan Kumar said that around ten people were engaged in gambling at the time of the raid, but most managed to flee under the cover of darkness after noticing the police presence.
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