14 Jail Inmates Seized with 12 Mobile Phones in Jalandhar

Earlier this week, authorities in Jalandhar Central Jail arrested 14 inmates after a routine inspection uncovered 12 mobile phones hidden in the prison. The phones were found in the cells of inmates, suggesting a smuggling network within the facility. Jail officials said the incident prompted an immediate search of all cells and a review of security protocols. The arrests are part of a broader effort to curb illicit mobile usage in prisons across Punjab, authorities said.