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Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: 1.6-kg heroin, five pistols seized, 3 held as drug racket busted
Busting a drug supply racket, the Sangrur police arrested three individuals and seized 1.625-kg heroin, along with five pistols, senior superintendent of police Sartaj Singh Chahal said on Saturday. Among the seized items are four .32-bore pistols, a .12-bore country-made pistol, 13 cartridges and 12 mobile phones. Police officials showing the seized firearms and other material in Sangrur on Saturday. (HT) The SSP said the investigation began on April 9 when a case was registered against Nigam, alias Lucky (24), Gurpreet Singh, alias Bhairon (28), and three unknown individuals following the initial recovery of 125-gm heroin, a .32-bore pistol, seven cartridges and four mobile phones. Nigam, who was already incarcerated in Sangrur jail, was arrested after being brought on a production warrant. SSP Chahal said Nigam's interrogation resulted in the arrest of Jaspal Singh, alias Billa (23), a Sangrur resident, on July 8. Two .32-bore pistols were recovered from Billu's possession. Jaspal's interrogation resulted in the arrest of Satnam Singh, alias Satta (23), who was also brought on a production warrant from the Sangrur jail. The police seized eight mobile phones from Satnam Singh that were allegedly supplied to him illegally inside the jail, leading to a separate FIR against him on July 11 under Section 52A of the Prisons Act at the Sangrur police station. He said that this led to the recovery of 1.5-kg heroin, one .32-bore pistol, one .12-bore country-made pistol, four .32-bore live rounds and two .12 bore cartridges. Gurpreet Singh alias Bhairon is absconding and efforts are being made to nab him, the SSP added.
Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
IRB constable arrested for sneaking contraband into Ludhiana Central Jail
An Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) constable deputed at Ludhiana Central Jail was caught red-handed while trying to smuggle contraband items into the prison. An FIR has been registered against the accused under Sections 42, 45, and 52A of the Prisons Act. (HT Photo) The accused, identified as Jagdeep Singh, was found carrying 30 grams of loose tobacco and 14 sachets of packed tobacco concealed inside his uniform. Singh, a resident of Sujapur village in Sudhar, has been serving at the Central Jail for the past 14 years. His suspicious behaviour was noticed by jail officials during the night of July 10 and 11. Acting on the suspicion, the jail staff conducted a search and recovered the banned items from his possession. Following the recovery, assistant superintendent Rajiv Kumar lodged a complaint at Division Number 7 police station. An FIR has been registered against Jagdeep Singh under Sections 42, 45, and 52A of the Prisons Act. Police have initiated an inquiry to determine how long the constable had been engaged in smuggling activities and whether he had any accomplices inside or outside the prison. Previous incidents of smuggling at Central Jail On July 1, a home guard jawan was arrested for supplying drugs and mobile phones to inmates in exchange for money. Police said he received payments through UPI from inmates' relatives. June 4 last year, another home guard jawan was caught smuggling tobacco into the jail after accepting a bribe of ₹10,000 from inmates. On January 23 last year, two assistant jail superintendents and ten others, including inmates and their relatives, were arrested for their involvement in smuggling phones and contraband. Money was transferred to the jail staff via UPI.
Sunday World
12-07-2025
- Sunday World
Extra jail time for lag caught with two mobile phones in Cloverhill prison
Shane McDonagh (19) handed over the phones when he was stopped for a search in Dublin's Cloverhill prison, a court heard. An aerial view of Cloverhill Prison in Cherry Orchard, Dublin. Photo: Stock image A prisoner caught with two mobile phones on him while serving a sentence has been given a month's extra jail time. Shane McDonagh (19) handed over the phones when he was stopped for a search in Dublin's Cloverhill prison, a court heard. Judge David McHugh made the sentence consecutive to a four-year jail term he is already serving. McDonagh, with an address at St Grellan's Terrace, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of phones without the governor's permission. The charge is under Section 36 of the Prisons Act. Read more Supergrass witness Jonathan Dowdall's former home is sold Blanchardstown District Court heard the incident happened on June 6 last year. When told he would be searched by prison officers, he handed over the two phones and a charger Judge McHugh asked the prosecuting garda how McDonagh was caught with two phones on the same day. She replied that the accused was stopped at a security machine at reception, and when told he would be searched by prison officers, he handed over the two phones and a charger. McDonagh was serving a four-year sentence with a release date in 2027. The accused had already been punished in prison, where he had spent 40 days with no evening recreation, no phone calls and no shop, his solicitor Simon Fleming said. 'He came here today to face the punishment of the court,' he added, asking the judge for leniency.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Time of India
Ferozepur Central Jail guard on duty nabs with 2 mobile phones, 4 more mobiles recovered inside the jail
FEROZPUR: Putting a question mark on the functioning of the Ferozepur Central jail, the authorities here again recovered six mobile phones on the third consecutive day, highlighting a worrying pattern of smuggling banned items into the high-security prison. Acting on a tip-off, the jail authorities conducted a search operation at Tower number 1, where PESCO employee Jaswant Singh was on duty. During the search, two touch screen mobile phones were recovered in his possession. Additionally, four more keypad mobile phones were found inside the jail premises on Wednesday. Investigating Officer Gurdeep Singh has registered a case under the Prisons Act and initiated further investigation to identify the sources and possible collaborators in this repeated breach. This marks the third straight day of mobile recoveries inside the jail as six devices were seized on June 30, five on July 1, and now six more on July 2. Alarming figures reveal that from January to June this year alone, a staggering total of 294 mobile phones have been confiscated from within the prison. Regular recovery of banned items shows serious concerns over the evident lapses in security, particularly at entry checkpoints, parole return protocols, and during visitation hours. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo There is also growing suspicion about possible internal involvement, including staff, which demands stringent monitoring. The jail administration has acknowledged the severity of the situation and is expected to tighten surveillance, enhance frisking procedures, and conduct a comprehensive review of employee conduct to curb the smuggling of contraband into the jail.
New Indian Express
28-06-2025
- New Indian Express
25 Punjab jail officials suspended as government cracks down on systemic corruption, drug trade
CHANDIGARH: In a major move against corruption and drug rackets operating within prisons across the state, the Punjab Government has suspended 25 officials, including three Deputy Superintendents and two Assistant Superintendents of the Jails Department. 'Following reports of irregularities and drug-related activities within jails, the government said the action was to end corruption and drug networks. The big action was taken as per information received about corruption and drug networks in jails,' said an official on condition of anonymity. He further stated that the suspensions aim to bring about systemic reform in prison management and ensure greater transparency and efficiency. 'This action is expected to significantly improve the functioning of jails and promote a more accountable system,' he added. Sources said that in the last few years, there have been multiple instances of gangsters operating drug and criminal syndicates using mobile phones inside prisons, with visitors devising innovative methods to smuggle contraband and jail staff allegedly facilitating the entry of drugs and other banned items. In a recent case, jailed pastor Bajinder Singh was found in possession of a mobile phone and cash inside his cell at the Mansa district jail. A fresh case under the Prisons Act has been registered against him. Singh is currently serving a life sentence for the rape of a woman in 2018.
