State vs 6 accused — Kangra illegal online gaming platform case

Updates

1. News24 Oct 2026

   Himachal: Six booked for operating illegal online gaming platform in Kangra

   According to police, they received a tip-off on October 22 that five to six people were operating the platform from the second floor of a house

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Police registered a criminal case against people running an unauthorized online betting or gaming website.

   Who:

   Six individuals are accused, and the Kangra Police are the investigating agency.

   When:

   Reported on 24 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

   Why:

   They are accused of operating an illegal online gaming platform.

   What it means:

   The police have officially opened an investigation to gather evidence against the accused regarding these activities.

   Hindustan Times
2. News24 Oct 2026

   Himachal: Kangra Police book 6 in alleged online betting racket, seize 41 mobile phones and 7 laptops

   Superintendent of Police Kangra Kulbhushan Verma said the police acted on a tip-off received on October 22 regarding suspicious activities on the second floor of a house in Birta, where six people were allegedly operating online gaming platforms and collecting money from users through multiple bank accounts.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Police seized electronic equipment and registered a case against individuals running an illegal online betting platform.

   Who:

   Kangra Police are the investigators and six people are the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 24 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

   Why:

   The police allege that the group was operating an illegal online betting racket.

   What it means:

   The police have officially recorded the accusations and taken possession of evidence for their investigation.

   Asian News International