Police authorities seek report after sub-inspector claims to have won Rs 1.5 crore on online platform

Pune, Oct 11 (PTI) A day after a police sub-inspector attached to the Pimpri Chinchwad police in the district claimed that he had won Rs 1.5 crore on gaming app, higher authorities have sought a report in the matter.
The policeman reportedly claimed that he had won the windfall amount while playing on a popular fantasy sports platform.
"We have asked the concerned 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," said a senior police official.

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