IPL 2014: Two held for betting on Chennai-Punjab match

Panaji, May 31 (IANS) Two people have been arrested here for accepting bets on the Indian Premier League qualifier match between Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab, police said on Saturday.

A police spokesperson said Saifulla Bella and Salim Duander were arrested late Friday with a laptop and several mobile phones, several TV sets, a set-top box and Rs.50,160 in cash in their possession.

The accused were booked under the Gambling Act, Information Technology Act and the Indian Penal Code.

Kings XI Punjab made it to their maiden IPL final, defeating Chennai Super Kings in the qualifier 2 at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium Friday night.