New Delhi [India], July 20 : Delhi Police has arrested an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Councillor, Joginder Singh alias Bunty, and his six associates while gambling in the Swroop Nagar area of Delhi.
Delhi police conducted a raid on Aggarwal Associates, located at Main Kadipur Road, Opposite Gaushala, Kadipur Village, Delhi, around 8:40 PM on Saturday. The raid resulted in the arrest of seven men and a woman, who were allegedly involved in playing cards and gambling.
During the raid, the police seized cash amounting to Rs 4,35,550 and two decks of playing cards. One person, Dilshad Khan, escaped from the scene.
The accused persons were identified as Joginder Singh (AAP Councillor), Puran Chug, Neetu, Neeraj, Parveen Kumar, Rahul, Manpreet Kaur, and Dilshad Khan (escaped).
The police also conducted videography of the scene as per procedure.
The accused persons are alleged to have committed an offence under Section 3/4 of the Delhi Public Gambling Act.
A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.