Overview

• A Kandivli team led by Zone XI DCP Sandeep Jadhav raided a flat in Aman Co-operative Housing Society at about 8:40 pm Sunday after a tip-off.
• Police identified the accused as Kailash Mangilal Salecha of Shankar Lane, who was allegedly caught operating wagers on his mobile phone.
• Officers seized the handset, which they say showed WhatsApp activity tied to illegal betting platforms.
• An FIR cites Section 318(4) of the BNS and Sections 4(a), 5 and 12(a) of the Maharashtra Gambling Prohibition Act.
• Salecha was produced before the Borivli Metropolitan Magistrate court and remanded to one day in police custody, and officials said targeted surveillance will continue during high-profile matches.