Kolkata, 10 November (H.S.) : An incident of a gambling den operating out of a rented hotel room on Diwali night has come to light in the city. The Durgapur police conducted a raid at a hotel located near the Bhiringi area and arrested five individuals. The arrested persons include Chandan Saha, a former Trinamool Congress councilor of the Durgapur Municipal Corporation. The police also recovered Rs 71,000 in cash and playing cards from the spot.

According to police sources, large scale gambling was taking place on Diwali night in a rented room at a hotel near Bhiringi, falling under the jurisdiction of the Durgapur police station. Acting on a specific tip off, the police executed a well planned raid at the hotel. Five individuals were caught red handed while gambling and were subsequently taken into custody.

The revelation of former Trinamool councilor Chandan Saha's name among the arrested has sparked widespread discussions in local political circles. The police have registered a formal case against all the accused and initiated a thorough investigation into the matter. The arrested individuals are scheduled to be produced before the Durgapur Sub Divisional Court on Tuesday.

Reacting to the development, Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Lakshman Ghorui launched a scathing attack on the Trinamool Congress, claiming that this reflects the true culture of the ruling party. He leveled serious allegations, stating that TMC leaders have been running similar gambling dens all across Durgapur. The BJP legislator also expressed his gratitude to the Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate for taking decisive action against the illicit operation.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Satya Prakash Singh