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Crime
Court Sends Mahadev Betting Accused Saurabh Chandrakar to Two-Day Transit Remand, CBI to Transfer Him to Chhattisgarh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 11:01 PM
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A court ordered a two‑day transit remand for Saurabh Chandrakar in the Mahadev online betting case and directed the CBI to move him to Chhattisgarh for further investigation.
The Delhi court, hearing the Mahadev online gambling investigation, sentenced accused Saurabh Chandrakar to a two‑day transit remand. The order mandates that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) take custody of Chandrakar and transport him to Chhattisgarh, where the probe is centered.
Magistrate R. Singh, presiding over the case, noted that the remand is essential to secure evidence and prevent tampering. The court emphasized compliance with procedural safeguards while authorising the CBI to move the suspect across state lines.
The Mahadev betting network has been under scrutiny for facilitating illegal wagering through digital platforms. Law enforcement agencies have linked the operation to several states, with Chhattisgarh identified as a key hub. Chandrakar's remand is expected to aid investigators in gathering further testimony and material evidence.
Legal experts say the swift remand reflects the judiciary's intent to curb online gambling, which has surged post‑pandemic. The CBI is expected to file a detailed report after completing the interrogation in Chhattisgarh.
The case remains under active investigation, and further developments will be reported as they emerge.
Magistrate R. Singh, presiding over the case, noted that the remand is essential to secure evidence and prevent tampering. The court emphasized compliance with procedural safeguards while authorising the CBI to move the suspect across state lines.
The Mahadev betting network has been under scrutiny for facilitating illegal wagering through digital platforms. Law enforcement agencies have linked the operation to several states, with Chhattisgarh identified as a key hub. Chandrakar's remand is expected to aid investigators in gathering further testimony and material evidence.
Legal experts say the swift remand reflects the judiciary's intent to curb online gambling, which has surged post‑pandemic. The CBI is expected to file a detailed report after completing the interrogation in Chhattisgarh.
The case remains under active investigation, and further developments will be reported as they emerge.