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Surprise Inspection at Nagaon Central Jail Uncovers Alleged Staff-Backed Drug Network

Authorities opened a detailed investigation after publicly identifying alleged facilitators inside the prison.

Overview

  • Nagaon Deputy Commissioner Debashish Sharma and SSP Swapnaneel Deka said two personnel, Patangi and Hazarika, supplied drugs to convict Salim, also referred to as Salimuddin.
  • Officials alleged the convict ran a large-scale distribution network from within the facility.
  • Inspectors reported three canteens, easy access to contraband, and about 100 bottles of energy drinks available to inmates.
  • Jail Superintendent Mukul Bhuyan was accused of shielding the activities and faces administrative scrutiny.
  • The findings were escalated to higher authorities, with a probe underway and no arrests or charges announced so far.