Pimpri Chinchwad PSI Somnath Zende Wins Rs 1.5 Crore Dream11 Lottery, Gets Under Departmental Scanner
Police sub-inspector (PSI) Somnath Zende, who won a lottery jackpot worth Rs 1.5 crore through a cricket gaming application Dream11, has found himself under departmental scanner after the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police decided to conduct an inquiry.
Pune, October 12: Police sub-inspector (PSI) Somnath Zende, who won a lottery jackpot worth Rs 1.5 crore through a cricket gaming application Dream11, has found himself under departmental scanner after the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police decided to conduct an inquiry into this case to check the legality and administrative aspects. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP Crime) Swapana Gore will conduct a detailed inquiry into this case, and further action will be taken per her report.
Zende, who was posted at the Pimpri-Chinchwad police commissioner's office, formed his own team during the Cricket World Cup match between England and Bangladesh, and he surprisingly won Rs 1.5 crore. In an interview with the media, Zende revealed that he started playing the online cricket game a couple of months ago and eventually hit the jackpot this week. Reports said that he harboured an intense passion for cricket and was known for his interest in the sport. Cyber Fraud in Pune: Assistant Professor Places Multiple Orders on Amazon, Loses Rs 21 Lakh; Probe On.
"We have asked the deputy commissioner of police to conduct an inquiry into the matter and submit a report. The scope of the inquiry will be to check whether the conduct of a serving government official is in accordance with the rules while playing the lottery," a senior official said. Sex Racket Busted in Pune: Bangladeshi Girl Forced Into Prostitution by ‘Facebook Friend’, Rescued From Brothel in Budhwar Peth by Cops.
Dream11 is a popular fantasy sports platform that allows enthusiasts to create virtual teams composed of real-life athletes competing in various sports such as cricket, football, basketball, kabaddi, hockey, volleyball, handball and baseball, etc. Participants earn points based on the actual performance of these chosen athletes in live matches, offering them the opportunity to win substantial cash prizes based on their players’ real-world achievements in sporting events.
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