On the auspicious occasion of Naba Barsha, a gambling bust took place at the Durga Bari fair in Agartala, where the Airport Police arrested three individuals, including a key organiser of the "Jhandi Munda" gambling game. The crackdown has raised serious concerns over the increasing trend of illegal gambling activities during cultural fairs and festivals in Tripura. According to reports, the Durga Bari fair committee had allegedly permitted the setting up of gambling stalls, which drew large crowds. These games often target lower-middle-class and working-class individuals, who end up losing their hard-earned daily wages in the hopes of quick returns. Local residents have expressed concern that such practices are becoming customary during festive events across Agartala and other parts of Tripura. Authorities suspect that several hidden groups operate these gambling activities under the guise of fairground entertainment, often with minimal oversight. The Airport Police...
