Five persons were arrested for allegedly betting on the IPL matches during a raid at a bungalow here, police said today. Acting on a tip-off, police raided the Sai Palace bungalow in the city last night and arrested the five bookies, Assistant Commissioner of Police Pankaj Rahane said.
Ten mobile phones, a laptop and other betting related material were also seized from the place, he said. Those arrested have been identified as - Rajendra Savna, resident of Nashik Road, Sameer Mahindra Mantri, Praveen Bhutada, Ravindra Dhage and Pankaj Somani (all from Buldhana, Maharashtra).Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!