Hyderabad, March 28 -- As the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) begins on Saturday, March 28, Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar cautioned the public against betting.

In a video message posted on X, Sjjanar said, "On behalf of the Hyderabad police, I request you not to indulge in betting as the new season of IPL begins tomorrow (Friday)" he said that the city police had taken stringent action against betting apps last year and the government also brought in a bill against such apps.

Sajjanar said, "Despite our efforts last year, the fraudsters are finding ways to lure people into betting via social media platforms like telegram and Instagram. Some influencers are also endorsing betting apps."

The commissioner explai...