Crackdown on illegal betting, absconding warrants, and public disorder continues under strict district-wide policing campaign.
Published on: December 01, 2025
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
Continuing its aggressive crackdown on anti-social elements, illegal betting operations, and absconding accused, the Basantpur Police carried out three major actions in a single day. These include the arrest of a woman involved in running a satta gambling operation, the apprehension of two long-absconding warrant accused, and the detention of a man creating a nuisance in a public place.
Woman Arrested for Running Satta Operation
Acting on a tip-off, police raided a location and arrested Durga Devangan, wife of Rupnarayan Devangan (48), resident of Sagar Para, near Mazar, under Basantpur Police Station.
Items seized from her possession include:
- ₹3,000 cash
- 02 satta slips
- 02 mobile phones
A case has been registered under Crime No. 572/25 at Basantpur Police Station, and action has been taken under Section 6 of the Chhattisgarh Gambling Prohibition Act. The accused was produced in court.
Two Long-Absconding Warrants Arrested
During the enforcement drive, the police also nabbed two absconding warrant accused:
1️⃣ Saurabh Manikpuri, son of Navendra Manikpuri (22), resident of Chokhadiya Para, Basantpur
2️⃣ Teman Sahu, son of Manbodhi Sahu (24), resident of Kanharpuri, Kotwali Rajnandgaon
Both were taken into custody and presented before the respective courts.
Public Nuisance Accused Arrested
Police also detained Santosh Rajput, son of Late Ramsingh Rajput (35), resident of Baspara, City Kotwali, Durg, for causing a public nuisance near Gurudwara Chowk.
He has been booked under Section 170 BNSS and presented before the SDM Court.
Action Taken Under Senior Police Supervision
The entire operation was conducted under the guidance of Superintendent of Police Ankita Sharma, and the directions of Additional SP Rahul Dev Sharma, with supervision by CSP Vaishali Jain (IPS) and Pushpendra Nayak.
The campaign was led by Station In-charge Eman Sahu.
Police Team’s Contribution
Key team members involved in the action include:
- SI Govardhan Deshmukh
- MPRO Menka Sahu
- Constables Praveen Meshram, Ashish Manikpuri, Kush Baghel
- Other Basantpur Police Staff
Continuous Crackdown Will Continue: Police
Police officials stated that the crackdown against illegal satta operations, illicit liquor trade, and anti-social elements will continue to ensure improved law and order and maintain peace in the region.
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