Police Conduct Major Four‑Hour Search at Raypur Central Jail

Raypur, 3 October 2026 – On Saturday, district administration and police launched a coordinated inspection of the Central Jail in Raypur. The operation began at 11 a.m. and continued until 3 p.m., lasting four intensive hours. Around 50 officers, including members of the Anti‑Crime and Cyber Unit (ACCU) and staff from various Central Zone police stations, swept through the facility.

Teams were dispatched simultaneously to several barracks, checking inmates, their belongings, and the surrounding premises. A separate squad handled the women’s barracks, adhering to required security protocols. Senior officers DCP Crime Smriti Rajnal, DCP Central Zone Tarkeeshwar Patel and ADM Umashankar Bandhe led the drive, while Addl. DCP Central Zone Vivek Shukla, Addl. DCP ACCU Gaurav Mandal, ACP Kotwali Deepak Mishra and trainee DSP Amit Kosma supervised on the ground.

The raid found no prohibited or contraband items, confirming the effectiveness of routine surprise checks aimed at bolstering internal security and preventing the entry of illegal materials. Officials instructed jail administration to maintain heightened vigilance and continue regular monitoring.