Ranpur: Gambling dens have mushroomed at Ranpur in Nayagarh district as the cops turn a blind eye to the menace. A video of a gambling den is now viral on social media.
The video, captured by a spy camera, clearly shows an elderly man accompanied by school children playing cards in the gambling den. Surprisingly, the den is located barely a few metres away from the Ranpur police station.
The incident was reported from a backyard of a Dolamandap in Ranpur area. In fact, of late, gambling has become a lucrative trade with ‘card players’ here.
According to reports, a gang of miscreants run the gambling racket in the area, but the police have turned a blind eye to the illegal business. The place has turned out to be a haven for anti-social activities, sources said.
On the other hand, cops have stated that action will be initiated after locals file an official complaint with the police regarding the incident.
PNN