Five Held for Gambling Near Kattoor in Coimbatore; ₹12,500 Cash Seized

Coimbatore: Five men were arrested for allegedly gambling with money behind Bannari Amman Temple at Kalappan Layout, Kattur, in Coimbatore, with police seizing Rs.12,500 in cash and playing cards from the spot.

Acting on a tip-off, Kattur police conducted a surprise raid at a secluded open space behind the temple, where the five men were allegedly found gambling with playing cards and betting money.

The arrested men were identified as Dhandapani (56) of Kalappan Layout, Ram Nagar; Senthilkumar (39) and Ganesh (41) of V.N. Thottam, Ram Nagar; Manojkumar (27) of Mariappan Street, Ram Nagar; and Kailasam (30) of N.V.N. Layout, Gandhipuram.

Police seized 215 playing cards and Rs.12,500 in cash allegedly used for betting. A case was registered, and all five were arrested and later released on police bail.