SaralnamaA video of Rashid Ali, an undertrial prisoner in Raipur Central Jail, exercising went viral on social media. The jail administration's investigation revealed that another prisoner, Shashank Chopra, had a mobile phone. Rashid used it to take selfies and make videos. Two jail guards, Radhelal Khunte and Bipin Khalkho, were dismissed for negligence. Earlier, a senior officer was suspended in connection with the case. Rashid, jailed for an NDPS case, is accused of running extortion and drug networks from inside. The incident has raised questions about security in Raipur Central Jail, which has faced similar controversies before. (Updated 21 Oct 2025, 07:19 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A video of Rashid Ali, an undertrial prisoner in Raipur Central Jail, exercising went viral on social media on 16 Oct 2025
- The jail administration's investigation revealed that another prisoner, Shashank Chopra, had a mobile phone
- Rashid used it to take selfies and make videos on 5 Oct 2025