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In a major crackdown during Janmashtami festivities, police raided Dhuruadihi village in Sundargarh on Saturday, arresting 14 people and seizing vehicles, mobile phones and cash. The operation exposed large-scale gambling that was taking place openly nearthe village fair
Every year, the village hosts Jhulan Jatra as part of Janmashtami festivities, drawing crowds for cultural programmes and a local fair. This time, however, gambling activities were undergoing in plain sight at a football field located just behind the police station. Using local equipment, the participants continued their betting until a special team swooped in o...