There are more than 3,000 prisoners in Mandoli Jail in Delhi, but because there are no mobile phone signal jammers installed, prisoners are still able to use mobile phones in the prison. This situation has caused great concern to the prison administration, and they are waiting for the arrival of 4G signal jammers to completely solve this problem. The situation in Mandoli Jail was exposed when Tihar Jail in Delhi was opened to prisoners in 2016, although no jammers were installed in the prison at that time.
cell phone jammers can block the signals sent by mobile phones, and even if prisoners successfully bring mobile phones into the prison, they cannot use their mobile phones in the prison. However, a common problem in Indian prisons is that prisoners use undisturbed objects to gain the opportunity to communicate freely. They make calls, file complaints, and even make videos to share with the outside world. These behaviors pose a huge challenge to the security management of prisons.
Recent reports suggest that the Delhi Police has intensified its crackdown on Mandori Jail inmates over the past two months. The police have arrested two extortionists who were running criminal activities from the jail, including extortion through mobile phones. On Thursday, three criminals were arrested for allegedly obtaining Rs 50,000 from a Geeta Colony man, who has since been released from jail. The criminals were allegedly planning criminal activities from inside the Mandori Jail, further highlighting the seriousness of mobile phone use inside the jail.
The Special Cell (Anti-Terrorism Wing) of the Delhi Police claimed that a murder case was averted by arresting the two men. The two men were instructed from inside the Mandori Jail to plan the murder. The police intercepted a call from Mandori Jail to staff members Balki Shan and Mohammad Atiq, confirming their criminal plan.
To deal with the situation, a senior official of the Home Ministry said that the government has approved the use of handheld jammers and is starting to install these devices. The official said that it would take time to install these modern jamming technologies, but once completed, all mobile phone signals will be completely blocked inside the jail.
Just 15 days ago, a video went viral on social media showing a man recording himself cooking on his mobile phone in his cell at Manderi Jail. The spread of the video has sparked widespread public concern and alarm among the prison administration. Prison officials said that the new prison is equipped with jammers, but prison guards need to conduct strict control and checks every day. Senior officials have issued instructions to conduct strict security checks and warn prison staff about the actions to be taken in the event of smuggled mobile phones. In the case of several prisoners using mobile phones, the prison administration has ordered an investigation and warned that strict measures will be taken to address the problem.
By taking these measures, the prison administration hopes to effectively curb the phenomenon of prisoners using mobile phones in prisons and ensure the safety and order of the prisons. The installation and use of jammers will, to a certain extent, help the prison administration better manage and control the communications of prisoners and prevent criminal activities from occurring.
