Hyderabad, Oct. 13: Goshamahal police arrested four people for allegedly selling complimentary tickets for the India vs West Indies fourth T20 International match at inflated prices in the black market.
Police registered a case under Sections 112(1) and 318(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 21(gg) of the City Police Act. The arrests followed a complaint about the alleged sale of tickets near SD Mall in Begum Bazar.
The accused were identified as Akarshit Srivastava, Avinnashh Darak, Mohit Somani and Satish Chandra Srivastava. Police said the first and fourth accused were arrested at noon on October 13, while the other two were arrested at 2 pm. All four were produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody.
Police Seize 11 Cricket Tickets, Cash and Mobiles
According to the complaint, an assistant sub-inspector received information about the alleged sale of complimentary match tickets on October 12. Police reached the spot and apprehended Darak and Somani.
Officers seized 11 cricket tickets marked “NOT FOR SALE,” eight Dandiya passes, ₹5,000 in cash, a Suzuki Access scooter and mobile phones. The seized devices included Samsung, OnePlus and Apple models.
During the investigation, police alleged that Akarshit Srivastava obtained the complimentary tickets from his father, Satish Chandra Srivastava, who was stated to be a member of the Hyderabad Cricket Association. The tickets were allegedly passed to Darak, who, with Somani’s assistance, advertised them through WhatsApp status updates and Instagram.
Police said the group allegedly sold tickets at inflated prices after interested buyers contacted them through social media. The investigation is ongoing.
Police Issue Public Appeal
Goshamahal police urged cricket fans to buy tickets only through official and authorised channels. They cautioned the public against purchasing tickets from unknown sellers or responding to suspicious advertisements on WhatsApp and Instagram.
Police also warned against buying or selling complimentary tickets marked “NOT FOR SALE” in violation of applicable rules. Residents have been asked to report suspected black marketing or unauthorised ticket sales to the nearest police station.
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