Chennai: The Chennai City Police have arrested 20 people during the last two days for selling IPL Qualifier-1 match tickets in black market near the Chepauk stadium.
Police sources said 11 cases were registered, 20 people were arrested, 54 online tickets and Rs 11,300 cash were seized from them.
This action followed directions from Chennai City Police Commissioner Shankar Jiwal to monitor selling tickets in black market for the Q1 match between CSK and GT yesterday.
Special teams formed to nab the black ticket sellers maintained a strict surveillance in and around the stadium and near all the gates through which spectators were allowed entry.
On May 22, two cases were registered, five people were arrested, 32 tickets seized and Rs 5,300 cash were seized from them.
Continuous monitoring led to the arrest of 15 people on the match day yesterday. Nine cases were registered, 22 tickets and Rs 6,000 cash were seized from them, police said.
In all 11 cases were registered, 20 people were arrested, 54 online tickets and Rs 11,300 cash were seized from them and legal action were taken against them.
