Team TrickyScribe: Gaya Central Jail in Bihar is in the spotlight again, with a video going viral showing inmates openly using mobile phones inside the prison. This comes despite the Bihar Home Department’s guidelines aimed at preventing contraband and mobile phones from reaching inmates. The video not only reveals prisoners making calls but also captures other activities such as cooking and chopping vegetables, shedding light on the harsh reality inside the jail.
Frequent Raids, Yet No Results
District and jail administrations frequently claim to conduct weekly raids to seize unauthorized items. However, these claims ring hollow as mobile phones continue to thrive inside the facility. Recently, threats were allegedly issued from Gaya Central Jail via mobile phones, but no devices were recovered in subsequent raids. The viral video raises serious questions about the credibility of these raids, suggesting that inmates might be tipped off beforehand.
Administration Under Scrutiny
The video highlights two inmates using mobile phones—one talking while brushing his teeth, and another casually conversing. The video has sparked concerns over the administration’s effectiveness, with suspicions growing about the jail officials’ involvement in enabling such activities. One of the inmates seen in the video has been identified as Amarjit Tiger, a notorious criminal currently imprisoned in the jail. The fact that the video itself was recorded on a mobile phone indicates the widespread availability of such devices inside the jail.
Repeated Complaints and Allegations
Gaya Central Jail has a history of mobile phone misuse. Threats issued to Tikari SDM Sujit Kumar and a Patna-based businessman were previously traced back to this jail. Jail superintendent Rajesh Kumar Singh was reportedly warned by district authorities but continues to hold his position despite allegations of negligence and complicity. The Home Department has been informed multiple times about the jailer’s suspected role, but no action has been taken.
Authorities Assert Action After Public Backlash
Following the video’s emergence, questions have intensified regarding the jail administration’s accountability and the state’s inability to ensure strict compliance with rules. While Gaya SSP Ashish Bharti refrained from an on-camera comment, he acknowledged the recurring complaints and assured that the matter is being investigated thoroughly, promising stringent action against those responsible.
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