Suspected MDMA seized from two inmates at Kannur Women’s Jail

The city police registered a case against two women inmates after 0.21 grams of suspected MDMA was seized from the Kannur Women’s Jail. The contraband was allegedly found hidden in a steel cup and a ziplock bag during an inspection in the presence of prison staff.

The accused have been identified as Roshni Savio alias Sabira (33) of Vadakara and PK Rubaida (39) of Thalassery. Both were remanded in judicial custody and brought to the women’s prison in separate narcotics cases.

The case was registered on the basis of a complaint filed by Smitha Paramban, who is accused of serving as the warden of the women’s jail. City inspector TK Akhi and senior civil police officer Biju interrogated the prisoners in the presence of jail staff.

Published – 13 Oct 2026 20:02 IST