Ludhiana | Guard caught trying to sneak tobacco into Central jail

A case had been registered against Surinder Singh, Punjab Ex-Servicemen Corporation (PESCO) employee, after receiving a complaint from the jail authorities of his trying to sneak tobacco products into the Central Jail on the Tajpur Road

A Punjab Ex-Servicemen Corporation (PESCO) employee was arrested while he was trying to sneak tobacco products into the Central Jail on the Tajpur Road.

Officials said the accused trying to sneak tobacco is a PESCO guard in the Central jail. (Representative Image/HT File)

The accused, Surinder Singh, a resident of Mubarakpur, Machhiwara, was booked on the statements of the assistant superintendent of jail.

ASI Surjit Singh of the Police Station Division No 7 said a case had been registered against Surinder Singh after receiving a complaint from the jail authorities. Jail officials said the accused is a PESCO guard in the jail. As Surinder was entering the jail on Sunday morning, security personnel searched him and tobacco products were found hidden in his shoes. A case has been registered against the accused.