Ferozepur central jail officials recover 13 mobiles from inmates, 19 prisoners booked

FEROZEPUR: In yet another major recovery during a security operation inside Central Jail in Ferozepur, alert officials recovered 13 mobile phones from inmates. The recovery, aimed at curbing restricted items in the jail, led to the booking of 19 under-trial prisoners under Section 52A of the Prisons Act. The seized mobile phones were allegedly being used by prisoners to stay connected with the outside world, including family, friends, and even criminal networks. The growing trend of prohibited items entering the jail highlights a serious concern regarding security arrangements at entry points. Authorities have, on multiple occasions, noticed the involvement of jail staff, including those in the hospital section, in facilitating the entry of contraband items. Following the recent raids, 19 prisoners identified as Akashveer Singh alias Gagan, Lakhwinder Singh, Rohit Kumar, Gurjant Singh, Manjit Singh, Amandeep Kumar alias Sakoda, Satnam Singh alias Sattu, Sukhwinder Singh alias Kala, Satnamjeet Singh, Ranjit Singh alias Rana, Kuldeep Kumar alias Kuldeep Singh, Nirmal Singh, Japan Singh, Surinder Singh alias Kali, Sandeep Singh alias Seepa, Gurinder Singh, and Karan alias Nijja were booked by the City police station on the complaint filed by the Assistant Superintendent of Jail on Tuesday.

The rising incidents of contraband recovery continue to be a major concern for prison authorities. In 2025 alone, a staggering 269 mobile phones were confiscated between January and May, with 19 more recovered in June, including the latest seizure.