Charas packet seized from Yerawada jail inmate

The prisoner, identified as Shubham Pate, 29, is lodged at Yerawada jail in connection with a murder case

Officials recovered a packet of charas from an undertrial prisoner at Yerawada Central Prison Jail after his return to the jail from a court hearing on Tuesday. The prisoner, identified as Shubham Pate, 29, is lodged at Yerawada jail in connection with a murder case.

According to the authorities, the accused was brought to the court for a case hearing on Tuesday morning. During the frisking after he returned to the prison at around 2:30 pm, police found he was carrying a packet of charas. (HT FILE)

According to the authorities, the accused was brought to the court for a case hearing on Tuesday morning. During the frisking after he returned to the prison at around 2:30 pm, police found he was carrying a packet of charas.

The discovery has prompted the prison authorities to review and enhance security measures. The prison officials registered a police case against the accused under relevant sections.