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.
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.
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.
Violence erupted at Maharshi Dayanand University in Rohtak as rival groups clashed, with an SUV ramming into youths. The incident, linked to an earlier dispute, was captured on video. No formal police complaint has been filed yet.
Bengaluru Central Prison officials seized 79 mobile phones, sharp weapons, and cash in a surprise raid. A case is registered under the Karnataka Prisons Act. Read the full details.
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa condemns AAP govt after violent clash in Ludhiana Central Jail. Demands overhaul of prison security. Read the full report.
A major disturbance erupted at Mangaluru District Prison, leading to a police case against 15 inmates. Authorities are investigating the protest over alleged food quality issues.
A violent clash between inmates at Ludhiana Central Jail left Superintendent Kulwant Singh Sidhu and several officers injured. The incident, sparked by religious targeting allegations, raises serious security concerns. Jail Minister seeks report.
Inmates at Ludhiana Central Prison attacked officials during a check, injuring the Jail Superintendent. Police personnel inside the facility were also assaulted. Details inside.
A violent clash between rival inmate groups at Ludhiana Central Jail left Superintendent Rajiv Kumar seriously injured. Police have registered a case. Details inside.
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.
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.
A 27-year-old murder undertrial was critically injured after being attacked by two fellow inmates with a stone tile in Pune's Yerawada Central Prison. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns.
Bombay High Court demands answers from Taloja prison after an NDPS accused missed 66 of 69 hearings in two years. The court calls the lapse 'grave' and a shock to judicial conscience.
A 43-year-old rice noodles vendor was arrested in Karur for allegedly sexually assaulting three minor girls. The case was registered under the POCSO Act. Read for details.
The long-awaited Vadaperumbakkam bridge in North Chennai is set to open, easing traffic for Manali and Madhavaram. Read about the project's journey and impact.
Punjab police book inmates & outside accomplices for attacking staff & smuggling attempt at Faridkot Central Jail. Read the full investigation details.
Maharashtra home dept informs HC of reducing prison vacancies from 29% to 25.75%. 726 more posts to be filled by March 2026, with all 1,820 vacancies targeted by Dec 2027. Details inside.
A Karnataka prison warder was caught red-handed trying to smuggle prohibited items hidden in his underwear. Read the full details of the security breach and the arrest.
A warder at Bengaluru Central Prison was arrested for attempting to smuggle cigarettes and drug-suspect paper. This is the second such incident in three months, raising security concerns.
Fresh clashes erupt at Spin Boldak border, killing five. Both sides trade blame as peace talks collapse. Read the latest on the escalating tensions.
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.
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.
Violence erupted in Punjab as Congress, SAD, and AAP workers clashed during the final day of filing nominations for zila parishad and panchayat samiti polls. Details inside.
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.
A routine anti-encroachment drive in Indore turned violent, leading to a clash between IMC staff and vendors. Over 60 illegal stalls were cleared. Read the full details of the incident and police action.
Valsad police nab two murder convicts who fled after temporary release from Lajpore Jail. The duo, who met in prison, were living together in Haryana. Read the full story.
Salem district collector detains P Karthik under Goondas Act for crimes spanning from LPG theft to murder. Read the full details of the case and police action.
Mangaluru prison authorities file cases against undertrials for assaulting inmates & instigating unrest. One inmate allegedly challenged the Superintendent. Details inside.
Former BrahMos scientist Nishant Agarwal walks free from Nagpur prison after 7 years as court acquits him of leaking missile secrets. Read the full story of the verdict and his ordeal.
A routine security check at Mangaluru District Prison exposed an attempt to smuggle suspected MDMA hidden inside a toothpaste tube. Read the full details of the interception.