13 mobiles recovered from Central Jail, raising security concerns; 344 seized in 2026
Ferozepur, November 12, 2026: The repeated recovery of mobile phones and other prohibited items from the Central Jail, Ferozepur, has once again raised questions over the effectiveness of the security arrangements inside the high-security prison.
According to the latest seizure details, 13 mobile phones – 7 touch screens and 6 key-pads – were recovered from inmates during a search operation inside the jail premises. Following a complaint lodged by the Superintendent of Central Jail, Ferozepur, a case (FIR No. 385, dated November 11, 2026) has been registered at the City Ferozepur Police Station under the Punjab Prisons Correctional Services Act, 2026.
The 15 prisoners booked in this case have been identified as Angrej Singh alias Keerat, Ajay, Laljeet Singh alias Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh, Rajvir Singh, Sucha Singh, Arjun alias Arsh, Sukhwinder Singh alias Sukhi, convict Dara Singh, Sunil alias Sunny, Akashdeep Singh alias Akash, Harash alias Chhotu, Sukhwinder Kumar alias Sukha, Vishnu, Karamjit Singh, and Sukhpal Singh alias Sukh.
Added here, the continued recovery of mobile phones is particularly significant as the jail is protected by a three-layer security setup, raising questions over how banned items still reach inmates due to potential surveillance gaps or official lapses. The issue also puts the operational status of the jail's mobile jammers under scrutiny, which have reportedly caused inconvenience to nearby residents and businesses. Since taking inmates on police remand poses added security risks, most routine cases are investigated from outside the prison, underscoring the urgent need for a comprehensive review of checking procedures and anti-mobile systems.
ASI Sukhdev Singh is conducting further investigation into the matter to ascertain how these prohibited items were smuggled inside the jail premises.