Shajapur Police Raid: Eight Arrested with ₹55,000 Cash
Shajapur police conducted a major raid in Maksi town, arresting eight individuals and seizing over 55,000 rupees in cash from a gambling den.
In a decisive crackdown on illegal activities, the Shajapur police conducted a major operation in Maksi town, resulting in the arrest of eight individuals involved in illegal gambling. The raid, carried out on October 15, 2026, led to the seizure of over ₹55,000 in cash and playing cards.
Major Operation in Maksi Town
The operation was executed under the direct supervision of Superintendent of Police Priyanka Shukla, who has been actively working to curb illegal activities across the district. The Maksi police station, led by Station In-charge Inspector Madan Ivne, received a specific tip-off regarding an ongoing gambling session.
According to reports, the suspects were using a courtyard belonging to Mehrban Singh Patel in Maksi as a hideout. They were reportedly playing with a deck of cards under the shade of a bore tree when the police moved in.
Police Surround the Site
Upon receiving the intelligence, Inspector Madan Ivne deployed four specialized police teams to surround the location and prevent any escape. Despite the suspects' attempts to flee the scene, the police, supported by local panch witnesses, successfully apprehended all eight individuals.
Details of the Arrested Suspects
The individuals taken into custody have been identified as:
- Devi Singh (52), a resident of Nai Abadi, Maksi
- Mamoor Khan (50), a resident of Gadroli, Maksi (currently residing in Tarana, Ujjain)
- Ravi Chauhan (29), of Bajrang Mohalla, Maksi
- Mod Singh (40), of Nai Abadi, Maksi
- Ajay (24), of Bajrang Mohhalla, Maksi
- Javbar (47), of Bawdi Mohalla, Maksi
- Harish Bhavsar (36), of Bhavsar Mohalla, Maksi
- Sagar (26), of Bajrang Mohalla, Maksi
Seizure and Legal Action
During the raid, officers seized a total of ₹55,620 in cash along with a deck of 52 playing cards. Following the recovery, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the illegal activity.
The police have officially registered a case against the group under Section 13 of the Gambling Act (Crime Number 288/2026). The operation involved a significant force, including Sub-Inspector Tuke Singh Dholia, Assistant Sub-Inspector Narendra Singh Bundela, and various head constables and constables from the Maksi and Berchha police stations.
The Shajapur police have issued a stern warning to the public, appealing to citizens to refrain from participating in illegal activities such as gambling.