Navi Mumbai Shocker: Constable Allegedly Smuggles Narcotics Worth INR 10 Lakh in Tiffin Box During Night Shift for Undertrial Drug Addicts at Taloja Central Prison, Arrested
In a shocking incident, a constable smuggled narcotics worth INR 10 lakh into Taloja Central Prison, allegedly with the intention of selling drugs to undertrials known for their addiction.
Navi Mumbai, Ocotber 11: In a shocking incident, a constable smuggled narcotics worth INR 10 lakh into Taloja Central Prison, allegedly with the intention of selling drugs to undertrials known for their addiction. The 38-year-old constable, Anil Jadhav, concealed the contraband in his tiffin box bag while reporting for his night shift on Wednesday, October 9. During a routine security check, as he reported for night duty, authorities discovered the drugs hidden beneath his tiffin. The narcotics included ganja, charas, and MDMA, raising significant concerns about prison security and prompting Jadhav's arrest.
The case came to light when jail hawaldar Jaywant Jadhav, who was responsible for monitoring the entry of staff and vehicles, noticed the unusual weight of Anil Jadhav’s bag during a routine inspection. Upon further investigation, he uncovered a black plastic bag containing the illegal substances. According to a report by the Times of India, the drugs seized from the constable included 40.57 grams of ganja, 123.87 grams of charas, and 2.39 grams of MDMA, collectively valued at over INR 10 lakh. Navi Mumbai Shocker: Man Found Murdered in Ghansoli Area; Cops Launch Probe.
The alarming discovery led to an immediate response from prison authorities, who recognised the potential threat to both inmate safety and the integrity of the correctional facility. Following the discovery, the matter was escalated to the Kharghar police, who quickly arrived at the scene. The authorities initiated an FIR under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, highlighting the severity of Anil Jadhav's offence. Navi Mumbai Shocker: Enraged After Heated Argument With Wife, Drunk Man Kills 5-Month-Old Daughter by Slamming Her Onto the Floor in Uran; Arrested.
Anil Jadhav has been employed at Taloja Central Prison for the past five years, further intensifying concerns regarding the vetting and monitoring processes for prison staff. The case continues to unfold as authorities investigate the full extent of the operation and whether Jadhav had accomplices within or outside the prison.
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