Mobile Phones, Drugs Smuggled Into Punjab Jails. 22 Named In Police Cases
Police in Ludhiana have registered four FIRs naming 22 individuals, including prison staff and inmates, for smuggling drugs and mobile phones into Punjab jails. Investigations suggest a corrupt nexus where prison personnel facilitated the entry of contraband in exchange for bribes.
Why it matters
The incident highlights systemic corruption and security lapses within the prison system, raising concerns about the integrity of law enforcement and inmate management.
Four FIRs registered in Ludhiana allegedly exposed networks involved in supplying drugs, mobile phones and other prohibited items to inmates at the Central Jail and Borstal Jail. As many as 22 people, including 17 inmates, two assistant superintendents, two security guards and a warder, have been named in the cases.The allegations point to the possible involvement of prison personnel in facilitating the entry of contraband in exchange for money from inmates or their families. Statements of prisoners, recoveries of prohibited items and the alleged confession of a contractual security guard have emerged as key aspects of the investigation.According to Station House Officer (SHO) Gagandeep Singh, reports related to the probe have also been forwarded to the Punjab Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) (Prisons), raising concerns over internal monitoring and the alleged nexus between inmates and prison staff.Borstal Jail: Assistant Superintendent, Warder Accused of Supplying ContrabandAt Borstal Jail, which houses…
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