Hyderabad: Congress leader and former MLA Donepudi Ramesh Babu and 13 others were caught gambling in Warangal district on Sunday, October 19.

The arrest was made following a raid by the Task Force officials. Among the arrested accused were a few corporators .

Police seized 15 mobile phones and cash worth Rs 3.68 lakh from them.

Speaking to Siasat.com, Matawad police Circle Inspector said N Karunakar said, “The 13 accused, along with former MLA Donepudi Ramesh were served notices under section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita ( BNSS ).”

“No arrest was made since it was a minor offence,” Karunakar added.

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