Smartphone seized from Iran national in Puzhal prison

A team led by Superintendent Senthilkumar conducted searches inside the cells of all the inmates in the prison. During the search, the phone and the charger were found in the toilet of the first-class cell, officials said. Investigation revealed that the phone belongs to one Mohammed Jibbani (35), who was arrested in 2018 in connection with a narcotics case.

While the seizure of basic mobile phones from inmates in the Central Prison in Puzhal is not unusual, senior officials of the department are alarmed that even smartphones have gained entry into the prison. Further investigation is on to ascertain the involvement of prison staff in smuggling the phone and the purpose for which the accused was using it.