Smart phones, Wi-Fi routers, cash seized from cell of Aftab Ansari, mastermind of 2002 American Centre-attack: Official
Jail authorities in Kolkata seized multiple electronic devices, including smartphones and Wi-Fi routers, from the cell of convicted terrorist Aftab Ansari. The raid follows ongoing concerns regarding the use of prohibited communication technology by high-profile inmates within the Presidency Correctional Home.
Why it matters
The incident highlights significant security lapses in high-security prisons and the ongoing challenge of preventing incarcerated terrorists from maintaining external communication networks.
Jail authorities seized smart phones and Wi-Fi routers among other electronic communication devices from the cell of Aftab Ansari, mastermind of the 2002 American Centre attack case, inside the Presidency Correctional Home in Kolkata, police said on Saturday.“Some electronic communication devices were seized from the cell of Aftab Ansari last week. A case has bene registered. The matter is under investigation now,” said a senior officer aware of the developments.Also Read | Red Fort blast: Delhi court takes cognisance of NIA’s 7,500-page chargesheetThe items were seized during a surprise raid on August 23, and a case was registered on Friday, officer said.People aware of the matter said that the list of items seized from Ansari’s cell include three smartphones, including an iPhone, three SIMs, two routers, a Wi-Fi hot spot, two card readers, a pen drive, wireless earbuds, OTG adapter and cables and cash to the tune of Rs.
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