Chennai: When a special team of Chennai police set out for a raid in the upscale neighbourhood of Raja Annamalaipuram on 13 August night, it turned to be a rather complex case after finding that the premises belonged to a retired Chief Justice of India.
It was based on a tip-off regarding a gambling den which was functioning in R A Puram and a police team formed by Mylapore Deputy Commissioner Shashank Sai went to bust it.
However, during questioning an accused, identified as Prabhu, said that the apartment was leased out from former Kerala Governor and retired Chief Justice of India, P Sathasivam.
It was leased out three years ago, reports said. As many as 29 persons were taken into custody by the Foreshore Estate police station and were later released on bail.
As per reports, an AIADMK cadre was among those arrested. The police seized close to Rs 10 lakh from the spot.
Police said the men were involved in playing card games and betting using huge amounts of money in the premises for the past many months.
This incident has taken place after a police officer’s house was found to be used for storing drugs. The city police are conducting further inquiries into the case.