Bombay High Court at Goa slammed Colvale Central Jail for mobile charging points, citing security lapses after an inmate allegedly threatened a victim’s family inside the jail. (File photo)
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News1809-01-2026, 15:47

Bombay High Court 'Shocked' by Mobile Charging Points in Goa Jail

  • Bombay High Court at Goa expressed serious concern over mobile charging points in Colvale Central Jail.
  • Justice Shreeram V. Shirsat noted alleged smuggling of phones and contraband, questioning official knowledge.
  • Court directed jail officials to install a robust mobile jammer network to prevent device misuse.
  • Observations made during a petition involving undertrial Chandu Patil, accused of threatening a victim's family from jail.

Why It Matters: Goa Jail's mobile charging points shock High Court, raising serious security and contraband concerns.

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