Goa, April 7 -- Bengaluru police have busted an illegal IPL ticket black-marketing racket, arresting 11 individuals and seizing items worth Rs.4.53 lakh. The operation was carried out on April 5 during the high-profile IPL clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

According to officials, the Special Enquiry Squad of the Central Crime Branch conducted coordinated raids within the jurisdictions of Cubbon Park and Chamarajapet police stations. A total of seven cases have been registered in connection with the illegal sale of match tickets.

Police recovered 28 IPL tickets, eight mobile phones, and several WhatsApp screenshot printouts that were being used to facilitate online resale at infla...