Sathya Sai Police arrested four for organizing cricket bets

Police on Thursday produced four accused in the Madakasira cricket betting case in Sri Sathya Sai district. | Photo credit: HANDOUT

Sri Sathya Sai District Police conducted a raid in Madakasira town and arrested four persons allegedly involved in organizing cricket betting. Police seized ₹7.2 million in cash and two mobile phones during a raid near the Junior College Grounds on Wednesday.

Superintendent of Police (SP) S. Satish Kumar told the media here on Thursday that the raid was conducted by the Madakasira Town and Rural Police, under the supervision of Deputy SP (Penukonda) Narasingappa, as part of a district-wide drive against gambling and betting activities.

The accused have been identified as R. Satish Kumar (49), N. Devaraju (44), Jabbal Irfan (40) and M. Sudheer Reddy (40). A case was registered under Section 9(1) of AP Gaming Act at Madakasira UPS Police Station.

The SP warned that strict action would be taken against organized betting and online gambling rackets.

Published – 28 May 2026 20:55 IST