India, June 25 -- A prison guard posted at Taloja Central Prison was arrested after jail authorities allegedly recovered charas and psychotropic tablets from his possession during a security check inside the prison premises.

The accused, identified as Aditya Dhanraj Shelar, 24, is a prison constable employed at Taloja jail. A case was registered against him based on a complaint filed by jail havaldar, Devendra Madhukar Solanki, 37.

According to the FIR, the incident took place around 3.15pm on June 22 when Shelar reported for his day shift. During a routine search conducted before he entered the prison, officials allegedly found narcotic substances concealed in the left pocket of his khaki uniform trousers.

The seized contraband compri...