14 arrested for illegal cockfights, betting

Visakhapatnam: With the arrest of 14 persons, the City Task Force (CTF) of the state police on Thursday claimed to have busted illegal cockfighting and betting activities being carried out in the outskirts of the city. Six roosters and Rs 12,550 cash were recovered from the accused, police said.

Acting on a tip off, the CTF team raided Yendada area near Madhurawada and Nidigattu near Bhimili on the outskirts of the city this evening and caught the accused placing bets on the roosters, ACP (Task Force) I Chittibabu said.

The fourteen accused were charged under Andhra Pradesh Gaming Act of 1974, the ACP said adding that the accused will be produced before court on Monday. Further investigation into the case is on.

Source: PTI