Spy cam among others gadgets found in Assam's Dibrugarh jail where pro-Khalistan leader Amritpal Singh is lodged
Assam Police Seizes Electronic Gadgets from Cells of National Security Act Detainees at Dibrugarh Central Jail
Guwahati, Feb 17 (IANS) – Assam Police have discovered several electronic gadgets from the cells of National Security Act (NSA) detainees at Dibrugarh Central Jail. The detainees are members of the radical group “Waris Punjab De” (WPD), a pro-Khalistani organisation, including its leader Amritpal Singh and one of his uncles, who have been lodged in the jail since March 19 of last year.
The ten members of the WPD were apprehended from various locations in Punjab during an operation against the disbanded group and have been in the Dibrugarh jail since then. The gadgets seized from their cells included a smartphone with a SIM card, a keypad phone, a TV remote with a keyboard, pen drives, Bluetooth headphones, speakers, and a spy-cam pen.
Director General of Police GP Singh stated that the jail staff conducted the search after receiving information about unauthorized activity. Singh also mentioned on his social media handle that the source of these unauthorized articles and the mode of induction is being ascertained, and further lawful action is being taken to prevent recurrence.
Despite not naming Amritpal Singh or the WPD in his post, the Assam top cop confirmed that the jail’s security setup had been intensified since the radical outfit members from Punjab were lodged at Dibrugarh Central Jail. New CCTV cameras were installed and malfunctioning ones were either fixed or replaced.
The discovery of these electronic gadgets from the cells of NSA detainees has raised concerns about unauthorized activities and security breaches within the jail premises. The investigation into the source of these gadgets and how they were introduced into the jail is ongoing, and the authorities are taking steps to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
As the incident unfolds, Assam Police will continue to ensure the security and integrity of Dibrugarh Central Jail, as well as the safety of all detainees and staff members.
–IANS
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