Hookah, birthday parties, luxury cells: Cash-for-comfort racket exposed in Ludhiana Jail

A senior jail official faces suspension for allegedly selling luxury cell assignments. Balvir Singh was suspended after accepting bribes for placing undertrials in superior barracks. This incident highlights ongoing corruption within Punjab's penal system. Previous administrative failures include absenteeism and smuggling contraband into the jail. Inmates have also been caught celebrating birthdays and smoking hookahs inside prison.

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