Gurugram: Two arrested for betting on IPL match

Gurugram:  The Gurugram police have arrested two people on charges of betting on an Indian Premier League (IPL) match between RCB and Delhi Capitals.

The duo were arrested from EWS flat in Vatika City at Sector-50 here, police said on Tuesday, adding that incriminating materials were also seized from their possessions.

The accused were identified as Rakesh and Nitin, both residents of Basai village in Gurugram.

“Based on specific inputs, the police raided the spot and nabbed the duo when they were placing bets on an IPL match being played between RCB and Delhi Capitals,” said Subhash Boken, spokesperson of the Gurugram Police.

“The police have registered a case under the Prevention of Gambling Act and further investigation is on,” he added.