Prohibited Items Seized at Kannur Central Jail

Prison officials at Kannur Central Jail seized a mobile phone, two power banks, a charger, and three data cables during a search on Monday. The items were discovered hidden beneath stone slabs located behind the jail's second block.

The Town police have launched an investigation following a complaint from jail Joint Superintendent A. Shaiju. Officials suspect that inadequate inspections of food and cooking materials brought into the facility facilitated the smuggling of these prohibited articles. This latest discovery has prompted concerns regarding security protocols within the prison compound.

Editor's note: The brief accurately covers the incident, including the items seized and the official complaint.