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Accident – Death – Obituary News : Man Arrested in Ahmedabad for Selling Black Market Tickets to India vs Australia Cricket World Cup Final
AHMEDABAD – A 21-year-old man was apprehended on Friday evening in Ahmedabad for allegedly selling tickets for the highly anticipated India vs Australia Cricket World Cup final on the black market, according to local authorities.
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The suspect, identified as Milan Thakurdas Peshumal Mulchandani from Hansol, Sardarnagar in Ahmedabad, has been charged under sections 33 (1) and 131 of the Gujarat Police Act.
The grand finale is scheduled to take place on Sunday at the esteemed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles slated to attend the event.
The arrest came after the accused was spotted on Sindhu Bhavan Road during a routine patrol by the Bodavdev police. Upon conducting a physical search, law enforcement discovered that he was in possession of six tickets, four of which had different serial numbers and were priced at Rs 6,000 each. The remaining two tickets were valued at Rs 3,500 each. However, the accused was attempting to sell them on the black market for a staggering price of Rs 25,000 to Rs 35,000, as confirmed by police officials.
Further investigation revealed that the suspect acquired the tickets by purchasing them online during regular sales, with the intention of reselling them at inflated prices to unsuspecting buyers.
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“The investigation is currently underway to determine how he managed to contact potential buyers for his illicit ticket sales,” stated Bodavdev Station Police Inspector Sunita Patel.
The sale of black market tickets is a prevalent issue during major sporting events, as unscrupulous individuals seek to profit from the high demand and limited availability of tickets. Authorities are taking stringent measures to crack down on such illegal activities to ensure a fair and secure environment for genuine cricket enthusiasts.
As the investigation continues, law enforcement agencies are urging the public to be cautious and only purchase tickets from authorized sources. They also advise individuals to report any suspicious activities related to ticket sales to the authorities.
Cricket enthusiasts are eagerly looking forward to the World Cup final, which promises to be a thrilling match between two cricketing powerhouses. The event is expected to draw a massive crowd and create a festive atmosphere in Ahmedabad.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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