Sangrur, May 15 -- Punjab Police on Thursday said it has uncovered a well-organised drug smuggling racket operating from within Sangrur Jail, leading to multiple arrests, including a senior jail official and seizure of contraband, firearms, and cash.

According to the Punjab Director General of Police (DGP), acting on credible intelligence, Sangrur Police conducted a raid inside the jail premises, which led to the recovery of nine mobile phones, four smartwatches, 50 grams of opium, and other banned items.

In a post on X, Punjab Police said, " In a significant breakthrough, Sangrur Police has uncovered a well-organised smuggling racket operating from within the Jail premises. Acting on credible intelligence, a raid inside the Jail led to...