Karnal, Nov. 11 -- The district police on Tuesday arrested an inmate for allegedly carrying intoxicating capsules on his return to jail from his residence in Panipat, after completing his bail period.

The inmate, Rinku, a resident of Rerkala village, under the jurisdiction of Matlauda police station in Panipat district has been serving a life sentence for murder.

Acting on prior information and suspicion, the prison administration conducted a thorough search of the inmate and his belongings. Subsequently, he was placed under observation in the prison hospital.

On the night of November 8, 2026, when the inmate visited the restroom, a prison warder again conducted a search and discovered narcotic pills hidden inside a red rubber balloon....