SC Questions Abu Salem's 25-Year Sentence Calculation
The Supreme Court of India scrutinizes the calculation of gangster Abu Salem's 25-year prison term. Get the latest details on the legal arguments and potential implications.
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Demand to rename Salem Junction or Airport after T M Kaliyannan
Congress and Kongu organisations in Namakkal demanded renaming Salem Railway Junction or Salem airport after T M Kaliyannan on his 105th birth anniversary. Read about the political legacy and the call for clean politics.
Phones Found in Sabarmati Jail's High-Security Cell
Contraband phones & SIM cards recovered from a high-security barrack of criminal Vishal Goswami in Sabarmati Central Jail. Read the shocking details of the jailbreak attempt.
El Salvador Prison Labour: Inmates Sew Uniforms for Sentence Reductions
Inside El Salvador's mega-prisons, inmates work in textile factories producing state uniforms. The programme, expanded in 2025, offers structured work and potential sentence reductions. Explore the details and global implications.
Kerala's selective prisoner release raises fairness questions
Kerala govt's decision to free only one of four recommended convicts under Article 161 brings scrutiny on remission policy consistency and fairness. Details inside.
Dawood aide Abdul Rauf Merchant dies in Harsul prison
Abdul Rauf Merchant, convicted in the 1997 murder of music baron Gulshan Kumar, died in Harsul Central Prison. Officials cite possible cardiac arrest. Read the full story.
Patna HC Orders Update of Bihar Prison Laws in 9 Months
The Patna High Court has directed Bihar's Chief Secretary to align state prison laws with the central Model Prison Manual within nine months. Read the full details of the PIL and judicial order.
Sivaraj Siddha Medical College Student Found Dead in Salem
Varshini Varadaraj, a final-year student at Sivaraj Siddha Medical College, was found dead in her rented room. Police investigate the mysterious death after her father's visit.
Abu Salem Moves Bombay HC for Emergency Parole
1993 Mumbai blasts convict Abu Salem Ansari moves Bombay High Court for emergency parole after his brother's demise. The hearing has been adjourned to next week. Read the full details.
3 Arrested for Tying Elderly Woman to Tree in Krishnagiri
Three individuals, including a couple, were arrested for assaulting a 70-year-old woman by tying her to a tree in Krishnagiri. The incident, caught on video, stemmed from a land dispute. Police have registered a case.
New Superintendent for Kalaburagi Jail After Viral Video
Rajesh Kamble appointed as Kalaburagi Central Jail superintendent following a viral video showing inmates' 'royal hospitality'. DGP Prisons inspects facility as investigation continues.
Mother, Daughter Killed by Train in Salem's Mecheri
A 54-year-old woman and her 25-year-old daughter died after being hit by a locomotive near Mecheri in Salem district. Read the full details of the tragic accident and the police investigation.
Mobile Phones, SIM Cards Seized in Bengaluru Prison Raid
In a major crackdown, Bengaluru prison authorities seized 25 mobile phones and 30 SIM cards from inmates. The surprise raid highlights ongoing security challenges. Read the full details.
Amravati Jail Security Lapse: Convict Had Sensitive Data
A major security lapse at Amravati Central Jail saw a life convict leaving with a pen drive containing sensitive prison data. The 19-day delay in reporting raises serious questions. Read the full investigation.
Viral Video Exposes Lapses in Kalaburagi Central Prison Security
A viral video from Kalaburagi Central Prison shows inmates drinking & gambling, sparking a major security review. DGP Alok Kumar conducted a surprise inspection. Full details inside.
Undertrial prisoner dies by suicide in Parbhani district jail
A 35-year-old undertrial prisoner in Parbhani district jail died by suicide, using a shawl. He was facing murder charges and was under psychiatric care. The incident raises serious questions about prison oversight and mental health protocols.
NIA Charges 3 More in Bengaluru Prison Terror Case
NIA files a second chargesheet in the 2023 Bengaluru prison radicalisation case linked to LeT, naming a psychiatrist, a suspended cop, and a mother. Total accused now 12. Read the full details.
Violent Clash in Chennai's Puzhal Prison, Jailer Injured
A violent clash erupted in Chennai's Puzhal prison between two undertrials in the K Armstrong murder case. An assistant jailer was injured while intervening. Details inside.
Stone-Pelting Clash in Gurdaspur Central Jail Injures Prisoner
A clash between inmate groups at Gurdaspur Central Jail left one prisoner with a head injury. SSP Aditya deployed heavy police force to control the situation. Read the full report.
High-Level Probe into Kalaburagi Prison Illegal Activities
A high-level investigation is underway at Kalaburagi Central Prison following serious allegations of gambling, bribery, and a viral video. DG Alok Kumar to visit on Jan 3. Details inside.
Prison Brawl in Chennai: Two Undertrials Attack Each Other
A violent clash erupted inside Chennai's Puzhal Central Prison between two undertrials linked to BSP leader Armstrong's murder. An assistant jailer was injured. Read the full details.
NIA files chargesheet against 3 in Bengaluru prison terror case
The NIA has charged three more individuals, including a police officer and a doctor, in the 2023 Bengaluru prison radicalisation case linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. Read the full details of the conspiracy.
Security Lapse at Hindalaga Jail as Contraband Thrown Over Wall
CCTV captures a masked man throwing packets containing mobile phones and suspected drugs into Belagavi's Hindalaga Central Jail, raising serious security concerns. Police investigation underway.
Prison Main Gate Key Smuggling Route for Phones: DGP
Karnataka DGP Alok Kumar reveals prison main gates are the primary breach point for banned mobiles. Over 100 phones seized in recent drives. Read about the crackdown plan.
Death Sentence for 2011 Hyderabad Murder After 14 Years
A Hyderabad court sentences Karan Singh to death for killing a woman who rejected his advances in 2011. The 24-day manhunt and trial concluded after 14 years. Read the full details.
Mandya Prison Search Finds No Banned Items
A major security operation at Mandya District Prison involving 84 police and prison staff found no banned substances. The 1.5-hour search ensures inmate safety. Read the full report.
Andekar Family's Incomplete PMC Nomination Forms Rejected
Gangster Bandu Andekar & family, accused in Ayush Komkar murder, filed incomplete PMC poll nominations from prison. Court allowed bid with conditions. Details inside.
Salem factory fire destroys goods worth Rs 50 lakh
A major fire at a Salem incense sticks unit caused Rs 50 lakh in damage. No casualties reported. The blaze, caused by an electrical short circuit, took firefighters 3 hours to control. Read the full report.
Salem Burglary: 60 Sovereigns Gold, Cash Stolen from Locked House
In a daring theft in Salem, unidentified men broke into a locked house in Uthamacholapuram, stealing 60 sovereigns of gold jewellery, Rs 65,000 cash, and the CCTV hard disk. Police investigation is underway.
Ballari Central Jail: 6 Mobile Phones Seized in Latest Raid
Ballari Central Jail authorities uncovered six mobile phones and chargers in a surprise night search. The operation points to a smuggling network run by influential inmates. Read the full report.
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