Recently, the Special Operations Group (SOG) and Bithri Chainpur police have apprehended two associates of former MLA Atik Ahmeds brother, Ashraf, who is currently lodged in Bareilly Jail. Rashid and Furkan have been accused of meeting Ashraf in jail without proper identification or permission, thanks to the help of corrupt jail officials and employees. The revelation that Ashraf met his visitors for two hours without proper identification raises serious concerns about the jails security measures.CCTV footage reveals widespread corruption in jailThe police launched an investigation after receiving a complaint from the jail outpost in charge. The complaint accused Ashrafs brother-in-law Saddam and others of arranging illegal meetings with Ashraf in jail. This complaint was backed up by CCTV footage that showed how jail officials and employees facilitated the meetings in exchange for bribes. Ashraf, also a named accused in the Umesh Pal murder case, allegedly made a WhatsApp call from Bareilly Jail, which was later deleted to destroy evidence.Arrests made, FIR filed against jail officials and employeesThe investigation has led to the arrest of four people, including jail constable Shivhari Awasthi, who used to introduce Ashraf to his relatives without any prescription. Dayaram alias Nanhe, a close friend of Ashraf, used to deliver food and other items to him in jail. The police recovered their mobile phones and Rs 3920 in cash. The investigation has also led to registering of an FIR against seven people, including jail officials and employees who helped Ashraf and his associates.The arrest of two henchmen of Atik Ahmeds brother Ashraf for illegal jail meetings has exposed widespread corruption and security lapses in Bareilly Jail. The police have launched a crackdown on jail officials and employees who facilitated the meetings in exchange for bribes. The investigation has also led to registering of an FIR against seven people, including Ashrafs associates and jail officials.ConclusionThis incident highlights the need for stricter security measures and oversight in Indian jails. Reforms are needed to improve the integrity of the jail system and prevent inmates from carrying out illegal activities.
