Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Jail Devices Seized From Aftab Ansari Sent Forensics
Police found phones and other electronic devices in Aftab Ansari’s jail cell.
They also found cash.
The items have been sent to experts who will examine them.
Investigators want to know who Ansari contacted.
They are checking whether one call went to a Pakistani number.
They are also asking what plans may have been discussed.
Police are questioning visitors and prisoners who spoke with him.
Jail security around his cell has been increased.
Kolkata Police sent mobile phones and internet devices seized from Aftab Ansari’s jail cell for forensic examination.
Detectives recovered three mobile phones, two routers, a Wi-Fi device, two card readers, a pen drive, earphones and Rs 31,000 in cash.
Investigators are examining whether Ansari communicated with Pakistan, whom he contacted and what plans were discussed.
Police are questioning Ansari, prisoners he spoke with and people who visited him, while reviewing their movements.
Authorities are investigating possible prison staff involvement and whether the devices were linked to sabotage or an escape plan.
- Who
- Kolkata Police detectives and investigators are examining devices seized from Aftab Ansari, who is serving a life sentence.
- What
- Three mobile phones and other internet equipment, along with Rs 31,000 in cash, were recovered from Ansari’s cell and sent for forensic examination.
- When
- The cell raid took place on Friday night, and the forensic examination was reported on Sunday.
- Where
- The items were recovered from Ansari’s cell at Presidency Central Correctional Home in South Kolkata, Kolkata.
- Why
- Investigators want to determine whom Ansari contacted, whether he communicated with Pakistan, what conspiracy may have been discussed and whether prison staff were involved.
- Recovered electronics
- Three mobile phones, two routers, one Wi-Fi device, two card readers, one pen drive and earphones.
- Cash recovered
- Rs 31,000, all in Rs 500-denomination notes.
- Forensic action
- The mobile phones and other internet devices were sent for forensic examination.
- Investigative focus
- Police are examining communications, visitors, prisoners Ansari spoke with and possible prison-staff involvement.
- Possible communications
- Detectives said one call went to a Pakistani number; investigators are still examining the communications.
- Security response
- Security in Ansari’s cell has been tightened, and investigators are questioning him inside the cell.
- Police case
- A case was registered at Hastings Police Station, and an investigation was initiated.