Former Rajasthan MLA Threatens Hunger Strike Over Mobile Phone Seizure
· India · Indian Express
Former Rajasthan MLA Prahlad Gunjal has threatened to begin a hunger strike following the seizure of a mobile phone from his possession inside a jail. Authorities confiscated the device during a routine inspection, citing violations of prison security protocols. Gunjal, currently held in judicial custody, claims the action is unjustified and has demanded the return of his communication device. Prison officials maintain that the use of mobile phones by inmates is strictly prohibited under state regulations. The administration has not yet commented on the specific demands or the potential for a formal protest.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing challenge of enforcing security protocols in Indian prisons and the potential for political figures to leverage their status to challenge administrative disciplinary actions.
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