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8 arrested in Kurigram over IPL gambling

Published : Tuesday, 22 September, 2020 at 7:53 PM  Count : 507

8 arrested in Kurigram over IPL gambling

8 arrested in Kurigram over IPL gambling


Police detained eight people at Ulipur upazila in Kurigram district over IPL gambling.

The detainees were Abu Musa, 32, Nur Islam, 22, Badiuzzaman, 25, Anisur Madal, 30, Shahin Alam, 17, Sujan Mia,  19, Bakul Mia, 24, and Razu Mia, 35, residents of Hokdanga Fakirpara village in the upazila.

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) began few days ago, people from all ages including students started gambling on IPL matches.

Police sources said they were detained from shop at Bakshi Bazar in Thetrai union under the upazila on Monday night when they were gambling during an IPL match --Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Police also recovered eight mobile phones, Tk 2,840 and a television.

Ulipur Police Station inspector (Investigation) Ruhul Amin said the arrested persons were sent to jail on Thursday afternoon following a court order.

JAS/ALM

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