A newly recruited Goa Police constable has been arrested for attempting to smuggle mobile phones and narcotics into Colvale Jail. The arrest highlights a concerning issue of contraband smuggling within the state’s correctional facilities.
The constable, who had been working in the force for only a short time, allegedly used his position to facilitate the smuggling of illicit goods into the jail.
This arrest has raised serious concerns regarding the integrity of law enforcement and the vulnerability of correctional institutions to internal corruption.
Goa Police have pledged to conduct a thorough investigation to uncover any further involvement of jail staff or inmates in criminal activities. The case is expected to spur reform discussions in Goa’s prison system.