Ravi Teja’s father held for gambling

Actor Ravi Teja’s father Bhoopathi Raju was arrested on gambling charges while playing cards at the Golden Club in Ranigunj on Monday.

According to the Mahankali assistant commissioner of police, Mr G.P. Vasusena, around 46 people were caught red-handed while playing cards in violation of AP Gaming Act.

Bhoopathi Raju is 70 years old and he was among those playing the cards illegally in the club.

Police seized around Rs 38,350 from the accused. Raids were conducted on the club around at 6 pm on Monday.

“We have been asking the clubs not to encourage the game. We raided the club based on information,” said Vasusena.