Congress MLA Surendra Singh Baghel urges DGP to act on alleged gambling in Dahi, Dhar

Earlier this week, Congress legislator Surendra Singh Baghel sent a formal complaint to the Director General of Police, seeking a swift probe into reported gambling and betting activities in the Dahi area of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. The MLA highlighted that the alleged operations are allegedly running openly, affecting local youth and undermining law and order. Baghel’s letter urges the police to register cases, seize any illegal betting equipment, and ensure that those involved are prosecuted under the state's anti‑gambling statutes. The complaint also questions the police response so far, suggesting that authorities have not taken adequate steps to curb the illicit trade. The issue has sparked a political debate in the region, with opposition leaders demanding greater accountability from the state’s law‑enforcement agencies.