Central Crime Branch (CCB) quizzed Belagavi Panrs owner, Ali Asfak Thara on Friday. He was questioned in connection with ongoing match-fixing probe. suspected betting and match-fixing in Karnataka Premier League (KPL) is being investigated by city police. KPL tournament is annually organised by Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).  

Police quizzed owner of Belgavi Panrs 

A senior police official has said that y have taken up probe based on tip-off that indicates that Belagavi Panrs’ owner Ali Asfak Thara has been actively involved in betting on KPL games. sleuth from CCB also claims that Thara is in close contact with a few bookies involved in betting at KPL. According to police, evidence shows that Thara was easily able to get involved in betting without being unticed because he was owner of a team. Police also claimed that Thara was in constant touch with players of or teams when his team was playing. This action is against guidelines of KPL.  senior police officer also ded that investigation was in initial st and a detailed probe was needed in matter. He said that y will be needing help of Karnataka State Cricket Association and anti-corruption unit of BCCI. Apart from this, police officer informed that number of layers in touch with Thara will be also be summoned and quizzed in matter.  

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Woman Cricketer allegedly approached for match-fixing 

Last week, a member of India women cricket team reported to ACU that she was allegedly approached to fix matches earlier this year. She prompted this to BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU). ACU n lodged an FIR against two individuals on Monday.  alleged incident took place in February, ahe of limited-overs home series against England. Masquering as a sports manr, Jitendra Kothari got in touch with cricketer last year through Instagram. He offered her manrial services and introduced her to Rakesh Bafna who directly approached her to fix matches. Kothari again contacted player and put her through to Bafna claiming that he h a business offer for her. He approached her to fix matches and play according to script and reportedly offered Rs 1 lakh per match during India-England series. ACU has registered an FIR against two culprits.  

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