Two mobile phones were discovered by jail authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district in a parcel intended for an inmate. The recovery took place during routine checks of parcels at the district jail in Bhaderwah. The inmate, under the Public Safety Act (PSA) from Bandipora’s Hajin area, was the intended recipient of the parcel.
Authorities disclosed that the parcel, originating from Pulwama district, contained the illicit mobile phones. Following the discovery, the phones were confiscated, and the police were notified. A case has been filed, and an investigation is underway to identify those responsible for the smuggling attempt.
Previous searches in high-security jails in Jammu and Kashmir have exposed inmates using mobile phones to communicate with their contacts. Strict regulations prohibit inmates from possessing mobile phones, with severe consequences for any jail staff facilitating such access. Detainees under the PSA and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) are held in various jails within the Union Territory, emphasizing the critical security risks associated with any breaches of detention protocols.
