In a fresh crackdown on illegal betting, Bhilai Police arrested a man accused of operating an online satta racket from inside a car in Bhilai, officials said on Sunday. The accused was allegedly running bets through a mobile application and accepting wagers linked to online satta activity in the city.

Police identified the accused as Irfan Pasha, 35, a resident of Khursipar in Bhilai. He was taken into custody by Chhawani police after a tip-off led officers to the spot where he was allegedly handling betting operations through the “Guru 777” app.

Police Act Swiftly

According to officials, the police received specific information that a man was conducting online betting near the Baikunth Dham Vatika gate in Camp-2 area of Bhilai. Acting on the input, a police team moved quickly and laid a trap in the area.

As per reports, officers reached the location and cordoned off the stretch before intercepting a Hyundai Creta parked near the spot. The accused was inside the vehicle when the police began checking the car.

Accused Caught In Car

During the search, police found the accused allegedly operating online satta through electronic devices from inside the vehicle. Officials said he was using the app to facilitate betting and collect stakes linked to wins and losses.

Investigators suspect the accused was using the mobile platform to connect bettors and process gambling transactions in real time. Police said the operation was being run in a manner designed to avoid immediate detection.

Devices Worth Lakhs Seized

During the raid, police seized several electronic gadgets and a vehicle allegedly used in the betting operation. The recovered items include a Hyundai Creta, a Dell Inspiron laptop, an iPhone 16 Pro Max and another smartphone.

Officials said the seized materials are worth several lakh rupees and are believed to have been used to manage betting activity. The devices will now be examined for digital evidence as part of the investigation.

Betting App Under Lens

Preliminary investigation suggests the accused was using the “Guru 777” application to run the online satta network. Police said the app was allegedly used to enrol users, accept betting entries and manage money linked to gambling outcomes.

Sources indicated that the accused earned money by allowing people to place bets on outcomes and by handling online wagering through the platform. Investigators are now examining whether others were linked to the network.

Case Registered

Police have registered a case against the accused under provisions of the Public Gambling Act and other relevant legal sections. Officials said further charges may be added after forensic scrutiny of the seized devices and financial records.

According to police sources, investigators are also checking transaction trails, call records and digital communication recovered from the laptop and mobile phones. The probe will focus on identifying possible links to a wider online betting network.

Wider Crackdown Continues

The latest action comes amid continued police operations against illegal online betting in Durg district. Law enforcement agencies have stepped up surveillance on digital gambling platforms as online satta cases continue to surface across urban pockets. Officials said the Bhilai online satta case remains under investigation and more arrests cannot be ruled out.