Nab culprits behind casino organisers: Ramaiah
No action taken in Gudivada casino case
AMARAVATI: TDP politburo member Varla Ramaiah on Thursday urged the DGP of AP to order a detailed inquiry so as to nab the culprits who tried to hold the illegal casino and gambling event at Kankipadu.
Ramaiah wrote a letter to the DGP, saying that illegal gambling and casino by some people were apparently taking place with the support of the ruling YSRCP leaders. Earlier too in January 2022, several representations were made over illegal casinos at Gudivada but no action was taken.
The TDP leader said that another such illegal event was scheduled to be held on June 22, 2022 at Kankipadu near Vijayawada. The organisers in the name of Majestic Pride Casino have sent invitations to many patrons, saying: “featuring Tollywood & Bollywood dances, live acts, singing performances followed by cocktails and dinner.”
Ramaiah said that only after a hue and cry raised by the general public, media and social media, the event was called off by the police saying that the event has no permission. It is highly deplorable that the Prohibition and Excise Department has issued permits for such illegal activity.
The TDP leader said that the gambling organisers got emboldened as no action was taken with regard to illegal Gudivada casino held in January 2022. There were rumours that ex Minister Kodali Nani was behind that. Now, blatant advertisement about the latest Kankipadu event has led public to believe that the ruling YSRCP leaders coupled with a section of erring police officials are behind these illegal events.
Ramaiah told the DGP that in an objectionable way, the police did not verify the antecedents of the applicants. Their links with illegal casino at Gudivada needs to be inquired.
It is important to publish the inquiry report of illegal casino at Gudivada.
The TDP leader said that earlier it was reported that an official of DSP rank would probe in to the Gudivada illegal casino case. Six months gone by, no inquiry report was tabled in the AP Legislative Assembly (APLA). Only a pro-active role by the police with regard to illegal casino would restore faith and trust among the public.
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