Punjab’s jails to get AI surveillance, 5G jammers in Rs 252 crore overhaul

CHANDIGARH: In a major push to modernise its prison infrastructure and security measures, the Punjab government is rolling out advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based surveillance systems, full-body scanners, and 5G jammers across all 14 jails in the state.

The initiative aims to curb drug smuggling, mobile phone use, and in-prison violence, while also addressing overcrowding.