Police in Kampli have registered eight cases against 54 individuals caught gambling in public places during the Diwali festival. The operation was led by Assistant Superintendent K.B. Vasukumar and targeted locations including the town center, Belagoduhalu, Itagi, and Sanapur villages. According to a police station announcement, a total of Rs 2,16,810 in cash was seized from the suspects. In a separate action, authorities in Hubballi-Dharwad conducted a special operation against gambling dens in various areas, resulting in the seizure of Rs 1.10 lakh in cash.