Mobile phones and SIM cards seized from Khagaria jail

Image
Press Trust of India Khagaria
Last Updated : Dec 24 2014 | 2:06 PM IST
A dozen mobile phones and nine SIM cards were seized today from different wards of a divisional jail in Bihar's Khagaria district.
Acting on the directive of District Magistrate Raushan Kumar, police raided the prison and seized a dozen mobile phones and nine SIM cards from various wards, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Bimalesh Chandra Jha said.
One mobile phone was seized from a ward housing a Maoist, identified as Lambua, he said.
The seized mobile phones and SIM cards have been deposited at Chitragupt Nagar police station, he said.
An FIR has been lodged against the inmates from whose wards these mobile phones and SIM cards have been seized, Jha said.
He said action will be taken against jail officials and guards for allowing the inmates to use prohibited items.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Dec 24 2014 | 2:06 PM IST

Next Story