Chandigarh, May 26 -- The home department on Monday ordered an inquiry into the violent unrest, arson and alleged security breach at Kapurthala Central Jail.

Violence erupted late Saturday night when inmates climbed onto rooftops and allegedly set a barrack on fire. Videos purportedly showing the unrest went viral on social media. Police on Sunday booked more than 50 inmates and recovered iron rods, sticks and mobile phones from the prison premises. There are around 4,000 inmates lodged in the jail.

According to orders issued on May 24, Ludhiana commissioner of police Swapan Sharma has been appointed as the inquiry officer and asked to submit a report within two weeks.

The order noted that the incident posed a serious threat to institu...