Trichy Prisoner Caught with Rectally Concealed Ganja; Four Escort Police Suspended
In a shocking incident at Trichy central prison, a 27-year-old history-sheeter was apprehended with 12 grams of ganja concealed in his rectum. The discovery was made on February 4, after the accused, Vasanthakumar of Sooriyur, Trichy, was produced before a court and returned to the prison facility.
Details of the Prisoner and Case Background
The accused, Vasanthakumar, had been lodged in Trichy central prison since January 8 in connection with a theft case. The case was registered at the Navalpattu police station under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Vasanthakumar is known to authorities as a history-sheeter, indicating a prior criminal record.
Court Escort and Discovery of Contraband
On February 4, Vasanthakumar, along with three other accused—Shiek Dawood, Ruban, and Venkadesan—were escorted from the prison to the chief judicial magistrate court in Trichy by police personnel. After the court proceedings concluded, the men were brought back to the prison in the evening.
During a routine search upon their return, prison officials uncovered 12 grams of ganja that Vasanthakumar had hidden in his rectum. This brazen attempt to smuggle contraband into the prison has raised serious security concerns.
Legal Actions and Police Suspensions
Following the discovery, the police promptly registered a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and the Prisons Act. In response to the security lapse, Trichy city police commissioner N Kamini ordered the suspension of four police personnel who were responsible for escorting the prisoners.
The suspended officials include:
- Three special sub-inspectors (SSI), one of whom is a woman officer
- One head constable
They were suspended for negligence and failure to properly frisk the prisoners during the escort, which allowed the contraband to go undetected.
Implications and Broader Concerns
This incident highlights significant vulnerabilities in prison security and escort protocols. The fact that a history-sheeter could successfully smuggle ganja into a high-security facility points to lapses that need urgent addressing. The suspension of four Armed Reserve police personnel underscores the seriousness with which authorities are treating this breach.
Such cases not only jeopardize prison discipline but also pose risks to inmate safety and rehabilitation efforts. The use of the NDPS Act and Prisons Act in this case indicates a strict legal approach to curbing drug-related offenses within correctional facilities.
Key Takeaways:
- A 27-year-old history-sheeter was caught with 12g of ganja in his rectum at Trichy central prison.
- The discovery occurred on February 4 after court proceedings.
- Four police personnel have been suspended for negligence during the prisoner escort.
- The case has been registered under the NDPS Act and Prisons Act.
- This incident raises alarms about prison security and the need for stricter frisking protocols.
