State vs Rubaida and Sabira — Kannur Women's Jail MDMA seizure

Updates

1. News13 Oct 2026

   MDMA seized from inmates at Kannur women’s prison; case registered

   According to police, the banned substance was allegedly brought into the prison illegally and kept for consumption by inmates

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Authorities seized the illegal drug MDMA from two inmates held at a prison.

   Who:

   Rubaida and Sabira are the accused inmates, and the State of Kerala is the prosecuting authority.

   When:

   Reported on 13 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Kannur women’s prison, Kerala.

   Why:

   A case was registered because the drug MDMA was found in the possession of the inmates.

   What it means:

   The authorities have initiated a formal legal investigation into the possession of the banned substance.

   The Hindu
2. News13 Oct 2026

   Suspicion arose when a glass was picked up to drink water; 0.30 grams of MDMA seized from a prisoner in Kannur jail.

   Kannur: 0.30 grams of MDMA was seized from a convict in the women's jail. The drugs were seized from Rubaida, a native of Iritty who is an inmate at the women's jail. Rubaida claims that the drugs were given to her by a fellow inmate, Sabira. The incident occurred on Monday evening.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Authorities seized a small amount of MDMA from a prisoner after suspicious behavior involving a drinking glass.

   Who:

   Rubaida and Sabira are the accused in this matter, and Kannur Women's Jail is the facility involved.

   When:

   Reported on 13 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Kannur, Kerala.

   Why:

   The seizure occurred because suspicion arose when a prisoner picked up a glass to drink water.

   What it means:

   This discovery adds a new drug-related accusation against the prisoners while they are in jail.

   Mathrubhumi