Bandung – Police raided a shop house in Kosambi, Bandung, which was being used as an illegal gambling den. The ‘casino’ shop house was found to have been operating for 3 days.

Bandung

Bandung, the capital of West Java, Indonesia, is a vibrant city known for its colonial architecture, cool climate, and thriving arts and culinary scene. Established as a Dutch colonial settlement in the 19th century, it became a key cultural and educational hub, hosting the historic 1955 Asia-Africa Conference. Today, Bandung is famous for its creative street fashion, scenic highland views, and landmarks like Gedung Sate and Tangkuban Perahu volcano.

Kosambi

Kosambi was an ancient city located near present-day Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh, India, and served as an important center of trade and Buddhism during the 6th century BCE to the 3rd century CE. It was the capital of the Vatsa kingdom and is mentioned in Buddhist texts as a site visited by the Buddha, with ruins of monasteries, stupas, and fortifications reflecting its historical significance. Excavations have revealed artifacts that highlight its role as a hub for commerce, religion, and culture in early India.

Casino Shop House

The **Casino Shop House** is a historic building in Singapore, originally constructed in the early 20th century as part of the city’s vibrant shophouse architecture. These shophouses were typically two or three-story structures with businesses on the ground floor and residences above, blending Chinese, Malay, and European design influences. The name “Casino” likely refers to its past commercial use, though it is not associated with gambling; today, such buildings are preserved for their cultural and architectural significance.