Two rival syndicates dominate Kishanganj's underground lottery market, moving millions of rupees each month. The Mehandi Group and Baba Syndicate sell Popular, Dear, A‑One and King tickets through dozens of stalls, preying on low‑income households. Police raids remain superficial, allowing the criminal network to flourish. Families lose lakhs, while the syndicates amass wealth. The investigation reveals a supply link to Bengal and an alarming lack of enforcement.