AGARTALA, Feb 29 (TIWN): Gambling, drug consumption at Dayal Baba Manu Fakir fair, Bishalgarh.

When reporters caught them red-handed, the gamblers escaped from the spot.

The fair was held for 2 days from February 27 to February 28. Centering the fair some illegal gathering was observed.

Surprisingly, the police play a mute role in such incidents. Such gatherings often influence the young population driving them towards addiction and gambling.