Delhi Police Arrest 31 in Hi-Tech Gambling Network Bust
Delhi police arrested 31 individuals linked to a hi-tech gambling syndicate operating via customised software. The crackdown began with a raid on August 9 at a Mukundpur gambling den, detaining 22 people and seizing cash, mobile phones, laptops, and other equipment. Key figures including the alleged mastermind Ranjeet, premises owner Ramesh Kumar, software developer Rahul Dilwaliya, and syndicate member Nanak Sahu were arrested between August 12 and 20. Investigations revealed connections to satta bazaar betting networks, with further inquiries ongoing.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 39/100.
Outlets measured: theprint, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 21 Aug, 10:00 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1821 Aug, 10:00 amTech enabled gambling network busted in Delhi, 31 arrested
- 2theprint21 Aug, 12:34 pmTech enabled gambling network busted in Delhi, 31 arrested
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Story context
- Category
- Crime
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 21 Aug 2026
- Key entities
- GamblingSoftware developmentDelhiNew DelhiLakhSmartphoneLaptopMobile phoneIndian rupeePress Trust of IndiaBazaarPolice officer