Dhubri: Gauripur police arrested 20 people during raids on alleged illegal gambling dens at multiple locations across Dhubri district on Sunday night.Police conducted simultaneous raids at Asharikandi, Beguntali, Dangirchar and Goramari under Gauripur police station after receiving information about gambling organised in the name of Diwali celebrations.The accused were allegedly involved in dice-based betting games locally known as “dabbu” or “jhandi-munda”. Police also seized cash and other items used for gambling. The arrested persons were later produced before a court.Officer-in-charge of Gauripur police station, Bibhuti Thapa, said police would continue the drive against illegal gambling and take action against those involved. He appealed to people to celebrate Diwali peacefully and refrain from illegal gambling.A senior police officer said gambling during Diwali and Kali Puja was not allowed in the district. Police raided and warned clubs that allegedly organised gambling after Durga Puja, directing them not to conduct such activities on their premises or elsewhere in Dhubri district.Diwali celebrations in Dhubri passed off peacefully, with no untoward incident reported.
