Investigation Launched After Contraband Found in Prisoner’s Cell

A surprise search at Presidency Central Jail in South Kolkata uncovered a cache of communication gadgets belonging to inmate Afatab Ansari, including three mobile phones with active data plans, two routers, a Wi‑Fi adapter, card readers, a USB drive and earphones, plus ₹31,000 in cash. Officials have filed a case and are probing how the items entered the cell, focusing on staff involvement and possible contacts in Pakistan.