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A bookie was arrested in Jalandhar for running a betting racket for the ongoing Champions Trophy in South Africa. Police had also seized over 70 mobile phones meant to be used for the matches.
The Jalandhar police also seized two laptops, two TV sets, seven set-up boxes along with many important documents. His three other associates managed to escape.
According to police information, the bookie, Surinder Singh might have other contacts through which he may be operating his business. They also said, the culprits would be captured soon.
Earlier police got a clue from the confirmed sources and raided the premises of the bookie in Chadha market area on Friday night and stormed into action immediately.
"We are investigating the matter and trying to find out other people involved in this racket," a police official said.
