{
  "id": 8054700,
  "title": "High-Tech Gambling Dens Use CCTV Network To Track Police Movement, Evade Raids In Bhopal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/high-tech-gambling-dens-use-cctv-network-to-track-police-movement",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T15:43:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/high-tech-gambling-dens-use-cctv-network-to-track-police-movement-evade-raids-in-bhopal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): In an effort to thwart police raids, gambling den operators in the city are employing advanced security measures, including a network of CCTV cameras. These cameras are installed not only on the gambling premises but also along adjacent roads and lanes to monitor police movement. The surveillance system spans roughly a one-kilometre radius around the gambling dens, with cameras strategically placed in nearby shops and establishments. A dedicated individual is tasked with monitoring the CCTV feeds for any suspicious activity. The extent of this surveillance became apparent during a recent raid on a gambling den in Bajaria run by notorious criminal Rusi Khan. Additional DCP Shailendra Singh Chauhan revealed that cameras were also found installed around Khan's residence and along surrounding areas to track police movements. The feeds are transmitted via Wi-Fi to mobile phones, enabling family members of Khan and his associates to monitor the surroundings remotely. However, the Crime Branch managed to outsmart the gamblers by conducting a preliminary reconnaissance using a drone camera and scheduling the raid for early morning hours, allowing police to arrive before those present could escape. A similar surveillance setup was discovered in a gambling den in Kotwali area three days prior, where 24 gamblers were arrested, and additional CCTV cameras were found installed for monitoring the area. Police sources indicated that gambling den operators are wary of not only police raids but also rival groups and police informers. The CCTV surveillance system serves a dual purpose, keeping an eye on potential threats and identifying individuals who might expose the gambling dens. Sources claim that gamblers are charged approximately Rs 500 each for gambling at these dens, with additional fees for the surveillance service. When an unfamiliar person or suspicious activity is detected, the gamblers are notified, allowing them to flee before the police arrive. Operators also strive to ensure evidence is removed before the arrival of law enforcement. The operators market these security arrangements as an advantage to entice clients, informing them that the surveillance system will warn them of an impending police raid. Additional charges are collected from clients under the pretext of covering the cost of these security measures. Rusi Khan, the arrested gambling den operator, was apprehended by the Crime Branch on Thursday. Khan's father, mother, and wife were arrested earlier at the same location. Police officials noted that Khan had multiple pending cases against him. The article concludes with a mention of Bhopal Government Doctors flouting private practice norms by running clinics beyond their home premises.",
  "summary": "Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Gambling den operators are now adopting elaborate security arrangements to evade police raids. They are installing CCTV cameras not only on their premises but also along roads and lanes leading to the gambling spots. Police sources said operators were using a network of cameras spread across nearly a one-kilometre-radius of gambling dens while being installed at strategic…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}