Police Crack Down on Illegal IPL Betting Racket in Mathura

An illegal IPL betting operation in Mathura has been dismantled by police. Around six individuals, including a local BJP leader, were arrested. The raid yielded Rs 1.6 lakh, mobile phones, betting records, and a laptop. Authorities are investigating the ring's reach, with suspects facing Public Gambling Act charges.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Mathura | Updated: 10-04-2026 15:20 IST | Created: 10-04-2026 15:20 IST

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In a significant crackdown, Mathura police have dismantled an illegal IPL betting racket, capturing around six individuals, including a local BJP leader. The arrest follows a raid that uncovered Rs 1.6 lakh, mobile phones, betting records, and a laptop.

Circle Officer (City) Ashna Chaudhary detailed that the operation, executed by Sadar police and SOG, revealed extensive bets on each IPL match ball within a closed house in Shivdham Colony.

Bankebihari, the BJP leader, and five others including Adil, Rizwan, Kishore, Mukesh, and Bobby were caught red-handed. While Bobby hails from Firozabad, the rest reside in Mathura. The investigation into the betting network's extent continues, with all suspects facing charges under the Public Gambling Act, Chaudhary confirmed.

(With inputs from agencies.)