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Bengal CM suspends 2 jail officials after phones, SIM cards found in Presidency Jail
The Bengal Chief Minister suspended two jail officials after the discovery of phones and SIM cards at Presidency Jail, citing inmate communication rules. The article also notes the Presidency Jail's historical context and a 2024 incident involving a TMC leader.
Why It Matters
The suspension highlights concerns about jail security and adherence to rules governing inmate communications, with potential political and legal implications in West Bengal.
Timeline
3 Events
Presidency Jail established by the British in 1864
1864
The Presidency Jail in Kolkata was built by the British in 1864.
Bengal CM suspends 2 jail officials after phones, SIM cards found in Presidency Jail
May 15, 2026
The Bengal Chief Minister suspended two jail officials following the discovery of phones and SIM cards at Presidency Jail, raising questions about inmate communication rules which permit only landline calls to family members.
Arrest of TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan after Sandeshkhali movement in 2024
2024
Residents of North 24 Parganas district’s Sandeshkhali launched a movement against Sheikh Shahjahan and his associates in 2024, accusing them of extortion and multiple rapes, leading to his arrest.