Telangana Govt Forms SIT to Crack Down on Online Betting
The Telangana government has taken a decisive step against online betting. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe gaming and rummy-related cases. Speaking in the Assembly, he emphasized the government’s commitment to curbing online betting and betting apps.
CM Revanth Reddy stated that strict legal amendments would be introduced to ensure harsher penalties for offenders. He urged opposition parties to support the crackdown on betting-related crimes.
The Chief Minister also expressed concerns over the rising supply of banned substances like gutka. He asserted that merely questioning promoters of online betting isn’t enough, and the SIT will work towards eliminating the root cause. He assured that action would be taken against anyone involved, regardless of their influence or position.