Cash found in Atiq Ahmed's son's barrack, jail staff suspended, probe ordered
A surprise inspection at Naini Central Jail in Prayagraj on Tuesday led to the recovery of Rs 1100 in cash from the high-security barrack of Ali Ahmed, son of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed.The recovery triggered serious concerns within the jail administration and resulted in disciplinary action, leading to the suspension of Deputy Jailer Kanti Devi and Head Warder Sanjay Dwivedi with immediate effect.advertisementThe money was recovered during a routine checking by Jail Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Rajesh Srivastava. Upon entering the high-security section where Ali Ahmed is lodged, DIG Srivastava recovered the cash concealed within the barrack when he inspected Ali Ahmed's barrack.
Under jail regulations, inmates are strictly prohibited from keeping any form of cash and must use coupons to purchase essential items from the prison canteen.Jail Superintendent Rang Bahadur confirmed that the cash was given to Ali Ahmed by a visitor to buy coupons for use in the jail. However, Ahmed did not buy any coupon and instead hid the money in his barrack, violating jail protocols.DIG Srivastava has also initiated a formal inquiry into the roles of the Jailer, Deputy Jailer, and other jail personnel to determine whether the incident was an isolated lapse or part of a larger conspiracy.advertisementAli Ahmed, currently housed in a high-security barrack, has been in custody since surrendering in an extortion case. He is also an accused in the high-profile Umesh Pal murder case, allegedly orchestrated from within the jail.Following the death of his father, Atiq Ahmed, Ali is believed to have assumed control of the criminal syndicate known as IS 227.Must Watch
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