In the city’s EWS colony, where ordinary people struggle to make ends meet, some insidious individuals are openly running an illegal lottery game. Police station Division No. 7 is on one side and CIA-2 is on the other, yet the illegal lottery business continues unabated.
People allege that this is being run in collusion with the police and some so-called journalists. This has raised serious questions about the police’s role. According to reports, the DGP launched a campaign against illegal lotteries, following which police teams across Punjab took action against those involved in the illegal lottery business. After a brief hiatus, these individuals resume their illegal lottery operations by making arrangements with the police station.
These individuals leave their previous locations and set up shops at a distance nearby. It should be noted that the EWS colony… Two shops are currently operating openly in the colony. The workers clearly state that they have good connections with the police, and no action can be taken against them. Sources also reveal that these shops are run by a so-called journalist who acts as a broker. He encourages the lottery shop owners and collects money from them in the name of police and other officials, ensuring that the business continues unhindered.
Residents say that the sounds of lottery numbers and betting resonate throughout the day. Young people in many homes are ruining their families by falling into this addiction. We called the police several times, but each time we were told that a team was being sent, and no one came. Locals demand that the lottery stalls be closed and that any police or media personnel involved in this be identified and strict action be taken against them.
