06/12/2025
Coordinating Body Warns Against Growing Illegal Housie Gambling in Manipur
TMB News Network
Imphal | December 5, 2025
The Coordinating Body, an organisation comprising local clubs, Meira Paibi groups and members of the working class headquartered at Khurai Lamlong Thongkhong, Imphal East–795010, has said in its press release that illegal housie gambling has been spreading at an alarming rate across Manipur. The organisation warned that the unchecked rise of such activities is causing serious harm to families and particularly endangering the youth.
According to the press release, the Coordinating Body has accused certain organisers of conducting housie gambling without regulation and of exploiting the public for financial gain. It stated that many people have fallen into financial difficulties due to excessive involvement in these unregulated events, which often operate without transparency.
The Coordinating Body has warned that if illegal housie gambling continues to expand, it will have far-reaching consequences on public welfare. It urged the State Government and relevant authorities to take strict action against those running such operations and to implement proper guidelines to curb the growing menace.
The organisation further appealed to local clubs, Meira Paibi groups and civil society organisations to actively discourage housie gambling in their localities. It also cautioned the general public to remain alert to the risks associated with gambling and to avoid being lured into these activities.
The press release concluded that coordinated community effort is essential to contain the expanding network of illegal housie gambling in Manipur.