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Barnala jail inmate shoots 2 more videos, booked again

BARNALA: After two more videos went viral, the Barnala police on Friday evening registered a second case against one of the four prisoners booked earlier for allegedly preparing and uploading the clips from inside the jail premises.

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Parvesh Sharma

Tribune News Service

Barnala, May 31

After two more videos went viral, the Barnala police on Friday evening registered a second case against one of the four prisoners booked earlier for allegedly preparing and uploading the clips from inside the jail premises. With this, the role of the jail authorities has also come under scanner.

On May 27, two videos had gone viral and the police had registered a case against four prisoners, including Surjit Singh, Gurcharn Singh, Lamber Singh and Charnjit Singh, who featured in them.

In the latest video, only Charnjit Singh, one of the prisoners who featured in earlier clips, has levelled allegations against Jail Superintendent Gupreet Singh for allegedly allowing the use of mobile phones, tablets and tobacco on the premises.

“I am Charnjit Singh and I have two mobile phones, a packet of tobacco and tablets. I request the authorities to ask our SP Gurpeet Singh that how these things are reaching inside the jail,” said Charnjit in the 29-second video clip showing mobile phones and other stuff.

In another 37-second clip, he has alleged that prisoners were not getting the required food inside the jail and requested Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh, jail minister and the DGP to look into the matter.

When contacted, Barnala SP Gupreet Singh didn’t attend his phone.

Meanwhile, Barnala SSP Harjeet Singh confirmed that they had received two more videos. “Today, we have registered another FIR against Charnjit Singh and investigation is on as to how the mobile phones and other things reached inside the jail. The jail authorities concerned will also be questioned. Our officers will take Charnjit on remand for further probe,” the SSP said.

“The investigation in the earlier case is also underway,” he added.

Jail authorities under scanner

Today, we have registered another FIR against Charnjit Singh and investigation is on as to how the mobile phones and other things reached inside the jail. The jail authorities concerned will also be questioned. Our officers will take Charnjit on remand for further probe.  Harjeet Singh, Barnala SSP

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