Jail Warder Arrested in Bathinda for Allegedly Providing Mobile Phone to Pastor in Mansa District Jail
In a significant development, the police in Bathinda have made an arrest in a case involving the recovery of cash and a mobile phone from a pastor incarcerated in the Mansa district jail. The arrested individual is a jail warder, identified as Nirpal Singh, who stands accused of facilitating the possession of contraband items by the inmate.
Details of the Recovery and Arrest
According to sources close to the investigation, the incident came to light on June 25, 2025, when authorities recovered Rs 2,500 in cash, a mobile phone, and a SIM card from Pastor Bajinder Singh. The pastor was lodged in the Mansa district jail after being sentenced to life imprisonment by a Mohali court on April 1, 2025, in a rape case. The charges against him date back to 2018, when a case of rape and sexual harassment was registered at Zirakpur in the Mohali district.
Mansa Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Bhagirath Singh Meena has confirmed the arrest of warder Nirpal Singh. The arrest is directly linked to the recovery of the cash and mobile phone from the jail in June 2025. SSP Meena emphasized that further investigations are ongoing to uncover any additional details or potential accomplices in this matter.
Implications and Ongoing Probe
The arrest of a jail warder in such a case raises serious concerns about security protocols within correctional facilities. It highlights potential lapses that could allow inmates to access prohibited items, which might compromise the integrity of the judicial process and prison management. The police are diligently pursuing all leads to ensure a thorough investigation.
This incident underscores the need for stringent monitoring and enhanced security measures in jails to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The authorities are committed to maintaining law and order, and this arrest serves as a reminder of their vigilance in upholding justice.
