AGRA: Shyam Vohra, known as 'satta king' of the Taj city, was denied bail by district court of Agra.
Vohra, who was arrested by the Agra police in July for his alleged involvement in betting on FIFA World Cup matches.
Earlier, in April, Vohra was arrested by the Nodia STF from Greater Noida for placing bets on IPL matches, but he was granted bail.
After Vohra’s arrest, Agra police booked him and his known associates including his son Vatsal, wife Rakhi, nephew Prateek, brother-in-law Kaushal and others for their alleged involvement in betting.
On Monday, judge Anil Kumar Pundhir rejected Vohra’s bail plea, who was charged for attempt to murder, as he allegedly opened fire on policemen.
Further, Vohra was charged for running illegal gambling racket, criminal conspiracy and obstructing policemen from executing their duties.
Police are yet to arrest the relatives and associates of Vohra.
Several years back, Vohra had gain notoriety for betting on cricket matches. In April, during IPL matches, the gambling racket run by Vohra had deposited Rs 62 lakh in 10 banks, after which police approached banks to freeze the amount.
Even during the FIFA World Cup, Vohra collected huge amount of cash through betting.
Vohra, who was arrested by the Agra police in July for his alleged involvement in betting on FIFA World Cup matches.
Earlier, in April, Vohra was arrested by the Nodia STF from Greater Noida for placing bets on IPL matches, but he was granted bail.
After Vohra’s arrest, Agra police booked him and his known associates including his son Vatsal, wife Rakhi, nephew Prateek, brother-in-law Kaushal and others for their alleged involvement in betting.
On Monday, judge Anil Kumar Pundhir rejected Vohra’s bail plea, who was charged for attempt to murder, as he allegedly opened fire on policemen.
Further, Vohra was charged for running illegal gambling racket, criminal conspiracy and obstructing policemen from executing their duties.
Police are yet to arrest the relatives and associates of Vohra.
Several years back, Vohra had gain notoriety for betting on cricket matches. In April, during IPL matches, the gambling racket run by Vohra had deposited Rs 62 lakh in 10 banks, after which police approached banks to freeze the amount.
Even during the FIFA World Cup, Vohra collected huge amount of cash through betting.
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