Govt blocks Mahadev app, 21 other illegal betting platforms on ED request
New Delhi, Nov 5: The Centre has issued blocking orders against 22 illegal betting platforms, including Mahadev app and Reddyannaprestopro, on request of Enforcement Directorate, an official statement said on Sunday.
Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar alleged the Chhattisgarh government did not send any request to block these platforms despite having powers to do so.
"Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued blocking orders against 22 illegal betting apps & websites, including Mahadev Book and Reddyannaprestopro," the statement said.
The action follows investigations conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against illegal betting app syndicate and subsequent raids on Mahadev Book in Chhattisgarh, revealing the app's unlawful operations, it added.
"Chhattisgarh Government had all the power to recommend shutting down of website/app under Sec 69A IT Act. However, they did not do so and no such request is made by the State Government while they have been investigating it for last 1.5 years. In fact, the first and only request has been received from ED and it has been acted upon. Nothing prevented Chhattisgarh Government from making similar requests," Chandrasekhar said.
Accused Bhim Singh Yadav, working as a constable in the Chhattisgarh police force, and one Asim Das are currently in custody, having been arrested for violating Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the statement said.
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Bengaluru: Gold artisan dies after being trapped between lift-wall
Bengaluru: A 52-year-old gold artisan in Bengaluru tragically lost his life after being trapped between an elevator and its shaft wall. The incident occurred at HJS Chambers on Richmond Road around 12.30 pm on Tuesday.
Lakshman Pramanik, a resident of Cubbonpet who had been working at the building for 26 years, was attempting to enter the lift when the doors closed prematurely, trapping him as the lift ascended. Pramanik became wedged between the elevator and the shaft wall, with the right side of his body inside the lift and the rest outside. Despite efforts by his colleagues to attract attention, the lift continued moving up, causing him immense pain.
Fire and emergency services, along with a doctor from a nearby hospital, arrived at the scene shortly after. The elevator was eventually opened using a gas welder, and Pramanik was extricated after more than an hour. He was rushed to Vydehi Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Pramanik is survived by his wife and two sons. The Ashoknagar police have registered a case under section 109 (Causing death due to negligence) of the Indian Penal Code, and are investigating the incident. Authorities plan to question the building owner, Nissar Ahmed, and the maintenance manager, Imran.
