India News | Prohibited Items Found Inside Bihar Jail, Warders Suspended

Patna, April 6 (PTI) Three jail warders were suspended on Wednesday after a raid conducted at the high-security Beur Central Prison, on the outskirts of the city, yielded many prohibited items, including mobile phones and SIM cards.

According to a statement issued by the district administration, flagrant violation of norms was noticed inside the cell of Mokamah MLA Anant Singh, who is facing trial in a case lodged under the stringent UAPA following recovery of AK-47 rifle, rocket launcher, hand grenades and ammunition from his residence a few years ago.

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Altogether nine "sevadaars" (attendants) were found inside the cell though no prisoner is allowed to have more than two. Besides, a mobile phone, SIM card, battery and a piece of paper on which a phone number was scribbled were also seized by the team, led by Patna DM Chandrashekhar Singh and SSP Manavjeet Singh Dhillon.

Springs used in electric heaters were found from other parts of the jail premises.

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The officials ordered that other than the two sevadaars assigned to the MLA, who is now with the opposition RJD, the remaining be sent to a special cell.

Warders Surendra Kumar, Virendra Kumar and Vikas Chandra Singh have been suspended for laxity while special armed police jawan Gauri Shankar has been dismissed from service, the statement added.

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