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The Gujarat Police’s State Monitoring Cell (SMC) on Sunday evening raided the controversial Manpasand Gymkhana in Ahmedabad’s Dariapur area and detained around 180 people for allegedly participating in a high-stakes gambling operation. During the raid, police seized cash, mobile phones, vehicles, and other valuables worth several lakh rupees. The operation, which began on Sunday afternoon, continued on Monday as authorities questioned the detainees and recorded their statements. The action was carried out after the SMC received specific information about an illegal gambling den allegedly operating from the club premises. All those detained are being questioned, and legal action has been initiated under the Prevention of Gambling Act. Notably, the raid was conducted by the Gandhinagar-based SMC instead of the local police, a move that is likely to raise fresh questions about policing and enforcement in the area. During the raid, senior officers, including SMC SP Mayur Chavda and DIG Vishal Vaghela, reached the spot late at night and reviewed the investigation. The latest crackdown has once again put Manpasand Gymkhana in the spotlight. The club has been linked to multiple gambling cases over the years despite repeated police action. .......
