"Investigation underway...guilty will not be spared": Chhattisgarh CM on CBI raids in Mahadev Betting App case

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], March 27 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday said that an investigation is underway, and strict action will be taken against those involved in a case related to the Mahadev Betting App.
"This investigation is being conducted by the CBI in the case related to Mahadev Betting App. Everyone knows how the youth of our Chhattisgarh were addicted to betting, due to which their lives were being ruined... Whoever is guilty will not be spared and action will be taken against everyone...It is not a question of anyone being close to the Congress or the BJP. Action will be taken against all those whose names are linked to this matter," Sai told reporters.
Yesterday, a large number of supporters gathered outside the residence of former Chattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches in connection with the Mahadev betting app case. The CBI team arrived at his residence and carried out searches for 14 hours.
Speaking to the Media, Bhagel said that the CBI had visited his residence for the second time in 15 days, conducting raids not just in Durg but across multiple locations in India. He emphasised that despite taking strict action against the Mahadev Betting App, key accused Saurabh Chandrakar had not been arrested, despite a lookout circular being issued.
Baghel alleged that the raid was politically motivated, suggesting that it was orchestrated to provide content for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech ahead of his visit on March 30.
He further added, "15 days ago, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had conducted a thorough raid and questioned what more the CBI could uncover now." He also revealed that the CBI had taken original documents from his residence, and despite his request, they did not provide photocopies. He asserted that if action had been taken in time, "submitting the required documents would have been beneficial."
The CBI had confiscated three of his phones and clarified that if anything was found at his Raipur residence, he would not be responsible. Additionally, he claimed that the officers who had taken action against the Mahadev Betting App were being targeted through these raids. Finally, he stated that neither he nor his family had received any summons or official notices regarding the investigation.
The agency had earlier conducted multiple raids, including on politicians and bureaucrats linked to the previous Congress-led government in Chhattisgarh. (ANI)