Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Probe Ordered After Ganja Use in Nizamabad Jail
Some prisoners in Nizamabad Jail were caught using dry ganja and other banned things.
The jail staff got mad and hit some prisoners, which made people look into what was happening.
The boss of all jails, Soumya Mishra, started an investigation to find out how the banned stuff got in and who is responsible.
The prisoners who did this were taken to another jail.
The jail staff might have been bringing food from outside, which is not allowed.
The investigation will try to find out how this happened and punish those involved.
Allegations of dry ganja and other prohibited substances being used by inmates at Nizamabad District Central Jail.
Jail staff reportedly assaulted inmates upon detecting the use of dry ganja, leading to an internal inquiry.
Director General of Prisons Soumya Mishra ordered an investigation into the incident.
Accused inmates were produced before the Bodhan court and shifted to Kamareddy district jail.
The inquiry will focus on how contraband entered the jail and the responsibility of jail staff.
- Who
- Undertrial prisoners and jail staff at Nizamabad District Central Jail
- What
- Alleged use of dry ganja and other prohibited substances
- When
- Last week, with the incident coming to light recently
- Where
- Nizamabad District Central Jail, Telangana, India
- Why
- To investigate the entry of contraband and the conduct of jail staff
- Location
- Nizamabad District Central Jail, Telangana, India
- Incident
- Alleged use of dry ganja and other prohibited substances by inmates
- Action Taken
- Inquiry ordered by Director General of Prisons Soumya Mishra
- Involved Parties
- Undertrial prisoners and jail staff
- Consequences
- Accused inmates shifted to Kamareddy district jail
- Reporting Authority
- Deccan Chronicle