Assam Police Personnel Arrested for Supplying Drugs to Jail Inmates

Two Assam Police personnel have been arrested for allegedly supplying drugs and liquor to inmates at Guwahati Central Jail. An investigation was initiated following a complaint about the easy availability of contraband within the facility. The accused were members of the 4th Assam Police Battalion.

In a startling development, two personnel from the Assam Police have been apprehended for allegedly providing drugs and liquor to inmates at Guwahati Central Jail. This follows a complaint highlighting the suspiciously easy access to contraband within the facility.

According to officials, an investigation led to the arrests on Wednesday, uncovering the involvement of the two jawans in the illicit supply chain. Both individuals, assigned from the 4th Assam Police Battalion, were taken into custody amid ongoing inquiries.

The police are actively investigating further to determine whether more individuals are embroiled in this criminal network, marking a significant probe within the state's prestigious law enforcement ranks.

(With inputs from agencies.)