New Delhi, March 28 -- The Outer District unit of the Delhi police has busted an illegal gambling racket, arresting seven accused persons, including the kingpin, under the Delhi Public Gambling Act.

The police recovered 700 chips/coins worth Rs. 3.5 lakh, which were kept at stake for gambling, along with other gambling articles. The accused were caught red-handed at Hotel Mansion, where they were running an illegal gambling operation.

According to the police, the kingpin, Rajesh Bansal (45), was the mastermind behind the operation.

Earlier today, Delhi Police arrested a notorious robbery accused following an exchange of gunfire during an operation to apprehend him for attempting to extort money in the Vikaspuri area.

The accused, iden...