Jharsuguda: Police conducted a surprise raid at Jharsuguda District Jail on Thursday morning as part of a special initiative aimed at enhancing security and preventing the entry of prohibited items into the prison. The operation was executed under the direct supervision of Jharsuguda Superintendent of Police (SP) Gundala Raghavendra Reddy.
A police team thoroughly searched all barracks, common areas, and inmates’ personal belongings during the inspection. The search resulted in the seizure of several banned items, including bidis, tobacco, gutkha pouches, matchboxes, razor blades, and a lighter from within the jail premises. An investigation has been launched to ascertain how these prohibited materials managed to enter the prison.
The police also assessed the security measures in place, including the prison boundary wall, the CCTV surveillance network, the inmate management system, and the monitoring of visitors. Jail authorities have been directed to strictly enforce prison regulations and further enhance security measures to deter any criminal activity within the facility. SP Raghavendra stated that Jharsuguda police are dedicated to maintaining stringent security in the jail.
