Kochi: Inmate assaults 2 jail officers, causes fractures
A remand prisoner at Mattancherry sub-jail assaulted two assistant prison officers, causing fractures. The accused, Thanzeer, threatened to kill them post-release. Read the full details.
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546 Odisha Jail Inmates Hunger Strike Over Mismanagement
546 inmates at Sundargarh district jail continue indefinite hunger strike, demanding superintendent's transfer and better prison facilities. Officials engage in talks.
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.
Kerala HC: No discrimination in prison emergency leave
Kerala High Court grants prisoner emergency leave, ruling jail authorities cannot discriminate between brother's and sister's son. Justice Edappagath calls interpretation unconstitutional.
Violent Clash at Ludhiana Jail, Superintendent Injured
Security heightened at Ludhiana Central Jail after a violent inmate clash left officials hurt. 24 inmates booked, investigation underway. Read the latest updates on the prison safety review.
Tihar Jail Scam: Pay-for-Meetings Racket Busted
A racket charging relatives for free inmate meetings at Tihar Jail exposed. Jail intelligence posed as kin, leading to transfer of 25 data entry operators. Biometric login planned.
Ballari Central Jail Raid Uncovers Banned Items
A surprise night inspection at Ballari Central Jail led to the seizure of banned mobile phones and accessories. An FIR has been filed under the Karnataka Prisons Act. Read the full details.
Ludhiana Central Jail riot linked to gangster feud
An internal probe reveals the violent Ludhiana Central Jail uprising, which injured the superintendent and staff, stems from a feud linked to gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria. 24 inmates charged.
Ludhiana Jail Thwarts Tobacco Smuggling in Shoe
Security at Ludhiana Central Jail discovered 70g tobacco hidden in an inmate's footwear. Manmeet Singh booked under Prisons Act. Read how authorities are cracking down on smuggling.
Ganja Found in Balls Thrown Into Ballari Jail
Ballari police probe after jail staff found balls containing suspected ganja thrown into Central Jail grounds. Investigation ongoing, inmates questioned. Read the full story.
Ludhiana Jail Security Failures Exposed After Inmate Escapes
A series of security lapses at Ludhiana's Central Jail, including inmate escapes and a suicide, have put Punjab's prison system under intense scrutiny. Read the full investigation.
Ludhiana Central Jail riot: 24 inmates booked for attempted murder
A violent riot at Ludhiana's Central Jail left the superintendent unconscious and officers injured. 24 inmates face attempted murder charges as dual probes expose major security lapses. Read the full investigation.
Mangaluru Jail Inmates Create Ruckus, 4 Mobiles Recovered
Inmates at Mangaluru District Jail violently protested surprise inspections, leading to police intervention. Four mobile phones were recovered. Full details on the incident and the accused.
Ludhiana Jail Violence Exposes Security Lapses: Bajwa
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa condemns AAP govt after violent clash in Ludhiana Central Jail. Demands overhaul of prison security. Read the full report.
Violence erupts in Ludhiana jail, Superintendent injured
Inmates at Ludhiana Central Prison attacked officials during a check, injuring the Jail Superintendent. Police personnel inside the facility were also assaulted. Details inside.
Punjab Jail Superintendent Injured in Ludhiana Prison Clash
A violent clash between rival inmate groups at Ludhiana Central Jail left Superintendent Rajiv Kumar seriously injured. Police have registered a case. Details inside.
Violence Erupts in Ludhiana Jail, Superintendent Hospitalised
Prisoners in Ludhiana Central Jail went on a rampage, attacking officials. Superintendent Kulwant Singh Sidhu was hit by a brick and collapsed. Police rushed to control the situation. Read the full report.
Jail Superintendent Injured in Ludhiana Prison Inmate Clash
A violent clash between inmates at Ludhiana Central Jail left the jail superintendent injured. Authorities have launched a probe into the incident. Read the full report.
Undertrial assaulted in Mangaluru District Jail
An undertrial prisoner was assaulted inside Mangaluru District Jail. Six inmates have been named. Read the full details of the incident and police action.
36 Tihar inmates moved to Mandoli over safety concerns
Tihar Jail transfers 36 inmates to Mandoli after structural issues. Repair work underway. Inmates to lose semi-open facility privileges. Details inside.
Radicalised Inmate's Jail Calls Raise Security Alarm in Karnataka
A radicalised inmate in Karnataka's Hindalga jail made unchecked phone calls, exposing security lapses. Authorities are investigating potential terror links and internal collusion. Read the full report.
Faridkot Jail Inmates Booked for Attack, Smuggling Bid
Punjab police book inmates & outside accomplices for attacking staff & smuggling attempt at Faridkot Central Jail. Read the full investigation details.
LanceSoft Job Ad Barred US Citizens, Allowed Only H-1B Visa Holders
IT staffing firm LanceSoft faces discrimination row after job advert for a California role explicitly barred US citizens and green card holders, allowing only H-1B visa applicants. The Justice Department is investigating.
Violent Attack in Karwar Jail Over Narcotics Ban
Two notorious inmates from Mangaluru brutally attacked Jailer Kallappa Gasti and three staff at Karwar District Jail. The assault was retaliation for a strict anti-drug crackdown. Read the full details.
Medical Officer Held in Ludhiana Jail Scam
Ludhiana police arrest a jail medical officer and an ex-convict for a multi-lakh scam inside Central Jail. The duo allegedly siphoned money meant for inmate supplies. Read the full investigation details.
14 Phones Seized in Amritsar Central Jail Raid
In a major security crackdown, authorities seized 14 mobile phones from Amritsar Central Jail. The raid highlights ongoing contraband issues in Punjab prisons. Read the full report.
Drugs seized from PESCO employee in Ludhiana jail
A PESCO employee was caught with 10 grams of drug powder inside Ludhiana Central Jail. The incident highlights security concerns and ongoing drug smuggling attempts in prisons. Read the full investigation details.
6 Sentenced for Preventing Dalit Cook in Tirupur School
Six individuals sentenced to jail for preventing a Dalit cook from preparing midday meals in Tirupur school. Landmark judgment upholds SC/ST Act provisions.
Narayan Sai booked for mobile phone in jail cell
Convict Narayan Sai faces new charges after jail staff found a mobile phone, SIM card, and battery hidden in his high-security cell at Surat's Lajpore Jail. Read the full investigation details.
Karnataka's Rohith Vemula Bill Targets Caste Discrimination
Karnataka government to introduce landmark Rohith Vemula Bill in winter session, proposing strict penalties for caste discrimination in educational institutions. Read the key provisions.
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