Pune: 26 Booked As Police Bust Illegal Gambling Setup In Kharadi’s Marvel Citrine Society
Pune: 26 Booked As Police Bust Illegal Gambling Setup In Kharadi’s Marvel Citrine Society
Pune, September 1, 2025: In a swift operation, Pune police dismantled an illegal gambling setup inside a flat at the upscale Marvel Citrine Society in Kharadi, detaining 26 individuals. The raid was executed early Friday morning following a late-night intelligence tip.
The raid resulted in the seizure of playing cards, casino chips, cash worth ₹6,500, six jumbo card decks, and two high-value mobile phones, with the total seized property valued at ₹77,100. The police registered an FIR (Crime No. 189/2025) under Sections 4 and 5 of the Maharashtra Gambling Prevention Act.
Acting on a tip-off, Senior Police Inspector Sanjay Chavan led a team to the premises, where they found 24 individuals engaged in a poker game, while two others – identified as Shlok Sanjay Sangtani (29) and Siddhant Sanjeev Kakkar (35) – were allegedly operating the den without authorization.
Senior Police Inspector Sanjay Chavan spearheaded the action, with oversight from Additional Police Commissioner Manoj Patil, Deputy Commissioner Somai Munde, and Assistant Commissioner Pranjali Sonawane. The team seized playing cards, plastic betting coins, and casino-style furniture from the premises.
Investigations indicate that the flat was specifically prepared for gambling activities. Authorities have appealed to residents of premium housing societies to remain alert and promptly report any suspicious gatherings to prevent similar incidents.
