CHANDIGARH: The Centre on Tuesday told the Punjab and Haryana high court that it has granted approval for the installation of advanced 'V-Kavach' jammers in Punjab jails.
Additional solicitor general Satya Pal Jain told the high court that the state government's request for the installation of hi-tech jammers at various jails in Punjab, the Ministry of Home Affairs, in a letter on December 10, conveyed that prior approval was granted in August and September and no separate approval was required.
The Punjab government can proceed further with purchasing these jammers from the manufacturer and installing them in jails, Jain told the court.
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