New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- A Rouse Avenue court has granted bail to a warder of Rohini Jail who was arrested in connection with an alleged extortion racket being run from Delhi's jails, targeting the kin of inmates.

The accused, Jagbir, was arrested in July 2026 for allegedly extorting Rs.1.5 lakh from the family members of jail inmates, though no recovery of money was made from his possession. Several other accused persons were also arrested in the case by the Anti Corruption Branch (ACB). Special Judge (ACB) Vidya Prakash granted bail to Jagbir on Thursday, taking into account the submissions made by his counsel, the evidence on record, and the period he had already spent in custody.

"Keeping in view the overall facts and circumstances of...