Gambling dens raided; 20 gamblers held

As many as 20 alleged gamblers were arrested and over Rs 32,000 cash was seized during surprise raids conducted at two places in Denkada mandal in the district today.
As per the instructions by Vizianagaram Superintendent of Police L K V Ranga Rao, the special branch conducted raids on gambling dens at outskirts of Chintalavalsa and Jonnada villages of Denkada mandal, police said here.
Besides Rs 32,000 cash, 17 mobile phones were seized from the gamblers.
The gamblers were handed over to the Denkada police stations for further action, police said.