Jharkhand's Criminal Web: Jails at the Epicenter

Jharkhand is grappling with organized crime as plots are hatched inside jails with assistance from gangs. Following legislative uproar over law and order, the Jharkhand Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) is conducting raids across the state. Key investigations are ongoing, including the NTPC official's unsolved murder in Hazaribagh.

In a revealing press briefing, Jharkhand's DGP Anurag Gupta disclosed a disturbing trend: most crime plots are being orchestrated from within the state's jails, facilitated by organized criminal gangs.

The issue has sparked intense debate in the state assembly, with BJP legislators voicing concerns over a crumbling law and order framework, a protest that ultimately led to the disruption of the Question Hour.

In response, the Jharkhand Anti-Terror Squad has initiated extensive raids across various jails, as part of efforts to curb unlawful activities. The DGP reassured that investigations, including the perplexing murder of an NTPC official, are proceeding with due urgency.

(With inputs from agencies.)