Inmates assault jail wardens during search at Kapurthala

In a serious breach of prison discipline and security, five inmates at Kapurthala Modern Jail have been booked for assaulting jail staff during a routine search operation that uncovered banned items.

The incident, which occurred on Monday evening, has raised concerns about internal security in the high-security facility.

Assistant Superintendent of Kapurthala Modern Jail Baldev Singh led a routine inspection of the prison barracks during which contraband items and a mobile phone were recovered from inmate Sajan Singh. Following the discovery, a group of inmates reportedly confronted and attacked the wardens in an attempt to recover the seized mobile phone.

During the altercation, Wardens Angrej Singh and Baljit Singh were assaulted. Angrej’s uniform was allegedly torn during the scuffle, signalling the aggressive nature of the confrontation. The incident was reported to the police station by the jail authorities.

Based on a complaint filed by Assistant Superintendent Baldev Singh, Kotwali Police Station has registered a case against five inmates.

SHO of Kotwali Police Station Harinder Singh stated that an investigation has been initiated.