Contraband Haul Shakes Alwar Central Jail: Mobiles, Tobacco Found Near Wall

Jail personnel spotted a suspicious white bag hanging from an electric wire near the prison wall. Upon investigation, it was found to contain a variety of items banned inside the correctional facility.

Discovery During Routine Patrol

Kotwali Station House Officer Dinesh Meena confirmed that a complaint was filed by Chief Warden Amarchand Sharma. Sharma reported that while on patrol around 2:30 PM, he noticed a white bag dangling from the electric wires running close to the jail wall.

He immediately alerted the jail administration. Following this, the jail superintendent and other wardens arrived at the scene. They used a ladder to retrieve the bag for further examination.

What Was Inside the Bag?

The contents of the bag raised immediate suspicion. Upon opening it, authorities uncovered a cache of forbidden goods:

• 14 pouches of tobacco
• 14 bundles of beedis
• 5 data cables
• 5 mobile phones

The presence of such items is a clear violation of prison regulations, prompting immediate action from the jail administration.

Police Launch Investigation

Following the recovery, the seized prohibited items were meticulously sealed in a cloth bag. The jail administration then lodged a formal complaint at the Kotwali police station.

SHO Dinesh Meena stated that the police have registered a case based on the complaint regarding the discovery of restricted items. ASI Ramniwas has been assigned to investigate the matter, and inquiries are currently underway to trace the origin of these items and identify those responsible for attempting to smuggle them into the jail.

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