Hyderabad, Nov. 9 -- Goshamahal police arrested 16 persons for allegedly organising and participating in illegal gambling activities at a gaming house in Begum Bazaar in the early hours of Sunday, November 8.

The raid was conducted early Sunday at Dhanlakshmi Fish Godown in the Fish Market area, where the suspects were allegedly playing card games, including 'Andar Bahar' and 'Teen Patti', by placing bets. Police found 16 persons gambling in two adjacent rooms and took them into custody.

Police seized Rs. 23,800 in cash, three sets of playing cards and four mobile phones, including an iPhone 15 Pro Max, during the operation. The mobile phones seized also included three Vivo handsets.

The arrested persons were identified as Gulshan Sing...