Breaking: Hoshiarpur Central Jail Deputy Superintendent arrested
Babushahi Bureau
Hoshiarpur (Punjab), July 5, 2026:In a major development, the Hoshiarpur Police have arrested Harbhajan Singh, Deputy Superintendent of Hoshiarpur Central Jail, following an investigation into serious allegations levelled against him by an inmate gangster.
The arrest was made late on Saturday night, sending shockwaves through the prison administration.
The action comes days after jailed gangster Manpreet Singh Manna allegedly released a video from inside Hoshiarpur Central Jail, accusing the Deputy Superintendent of facilitating illegal activities within the prison.
In the viral video, Manna claimed that Harbhajan Singh forced him to sell drugs inside the jail and was involved in several other unlawful activities.
Following the video's circulation, the district police launched a detailed investigation into the allegations. According to police sources, evidence gathered during the probe substantiated the claims, leading to the Deputy Superintendent's arrest late Saturday night.
Further investigation into the case is underway, and police are expected to examine whether other prison officials or inmates were involved in the alleged illegal activities inside the jail.