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Crime
Saurabh Chandrakar placed in eight‑day police custody over Mahadev betting app case
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 10:43 AM
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Former official Saurabh Chandrakar has been ordered to spend eight days in police custody in connection with the Mahadev betting app investigation.
Saurabh Chandrakar was taken into police custody for a period of eight days following his alleged involvement in the Mahadev betting app case. The custody order was issued by the investigating authorities after they completed an initial inquiry into the matter.
The Mahadev betting app case concerns allegations of illegal gambling activities facilitated through a mobile platform. Investigators have linked Chandrakar to the operation, prompting the custodial decision as part of the ongoing probe.
Legal experts note that an eight‑day custodial period is permissible under Indian law for the purpose of further questioning and evidence collection. Chandrakar will appear before the court at the end of the custody term for a hearing on possible further action.
The Mahadev betting app case concerns allegations of illegal gambling activities facilitated through a mobile platform. Investigators have linked Chandrakar to the operation, prompting the custodial decision as part of the ongoing probe.
Legal experts note that an eight‑day custodial period is permissible under Indian law for the purpose of further questioning and evidence collection. Chandrakar will appear before the court at the end of the custody term for a hearing on possible further action.