Ludhiana Central Jail Medical Officer, TB Technician arrested for smuggling drugs
Written By : Rumela De Sarkar
Published On 2025-12-04 08:41 GMT | Update On 2025-12-04 08:41 GMT
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Ludhiana: In a shocking case, a medical officer and a TB technician deputed at Ludhiana Central Jail were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly running a smuggling racket with the help of inmates. The accused reportedly received payments from inmates’ relatives through a UPI application in exchange for smuggling drugs and other contraband into the prison.
The arrests follow a month-long investigation triggered by a complaint filed by Jagjit Singh, Deputy Superintendent of Ludhiana Central Jail, when authorities recovered 117 intoxicating capsules and three mobile phones from inmates on October 27. Following the arrests, half of the jail’s medical staff have reportedly fled.
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