
Tue Oct 14 15:00:03 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the article and a rewritten version as a news report:
**Summary:**
Police in the Annamayya district of India used drone surveillance to crack down on illegal cockfights being organized in a forest area. They arrested 15 organizers, seized cash, motorcycles, and fighting roosters. Authorities plan to increase drone surveillance during the upcoming Sankranthi festival to prevent further illegal gambling and cockfighting activities.
**News Article:**
**Indian Police Deploy Drones to Bust Illegal Cockfighting Ring**
*Valmikipuram, India – October 14, 2025* – Annamayya district police have successfully disrupted an illegal cockfighting ring operating in a remote forest area near Valmikipuram. Law enforcement utilized advanced drone surveillance technology to track the organizers and participants of the unlawful gambling event.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Dheeraj Kunubilli spearheaded the operation, deploying drones to monitor the dense forest terrain. “Based on precise intelligence gathered through drone monitoring, our teams conducted a surprise raid and successfully nabbed 15 organizers involved in the illegal gambling event,” SP Kunubilli told the media.
During the raid, police seized ₹24,200 in cash, 18 motorcycles used to transport participants to the site, and five roosters trained for fighting.
The Annamayya district police are escalating their efforts to combat illegal cockfighting and gambling in the lead-up to the Sankranthi festival. “In view of the ensuing Sankranthi festivities, constant drone surveillance would be in place in the rural areas, particularly in the forested villages and even in the dense forest beats to check cockfights and gambling,” declared SP Kunubilli. Authorities aim to deter future events and ensure the safety and legality of activities during the festival season.