The J&K government will be installing harmonious call blocking system in all 14 jails in UT after it was found that jail inmates use mobiles inside jails, especially the big jails.
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“This will make jails more secure,” said a senior police officer adding that there have been instances in the past when prisoners were found using mobile phones.
The government has now given a nod for installation of a harmonious call blocking system in all 14 jails for blocking 2G, 3G and 4G signals.
The order for installation was issued by financial commissioner and additional chief secretary R K Goyal.
The installation of the system will cost ₹21. 26 crore.