Ludhiana, Nov. 15 -- In yet another embarrassing episode for Ludhiana Police, an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) posted at Ladhowal Police Station has been booked for attempting to smuggle one kilogram of tobacco into Ludhiana Central Jail. Interestingly, the accused ASI Major Singh had investigated the same accused just four days ago in a liquor smuggling case, officials said.

The latest case adds to a string of incidents in which police personnel have been caught aiding illegal activities, including attempts to sneak drugs and prohibited items into prisons.

According to police officials, the smuggling bid was foiled when jail staff detained an accused, Sukhdev Singh alias Sukha of Bholewal Jadid, moments after he entered the jail premis...