Prajwal Revanna: Mobile phone with pornographic videos seized in Bengaluru prison raid

Prajwal Revanna Parappana Agrahara Central Prison Central Crime Branch prison security breach Karnataka

During a surprise raid by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in Bengaluru, a mobile phone was recovered from the cell of former MP Prajwal Revanna. Revanna, who is serving a life sentence for rape, was found in possession of an Android device that reportedly contained between 80 and 90 downloaded pornographic videos and newspaper cuttings featuring women in revealing clothing.

Another inmate, Prathap Rai, was also found with a mobile phone. Authorities have registered a case against both individuals under Section 42 of the Prisons Act for possessing prohibited items. Investigations suggest an Andhra Pradesh SIM card may have been used to bypass prison signal jammers.

In response to the security breach, Assistant Superintendent Iranna Rangapur has been suspended, and the Superintendent of Bengaluru Central Prison has been issued a show-cause notice. Following the incident, Revanna was reportedly moved from a VIP cell to a general cell housing approximately 20 other prisoners. The Congress party has demanded strict action, alleging that political connections may have facilitated the access to the device.

Entities

Alok Kumar · Central Crime Branch · Congress · HD Deve Gowda · Janata Dal (Secular) · Parappana Agrahara Central Prison · Prajwal Revanna · Prathap Rai · Priyank Kharge

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[● 2 SOURCES] An Android phone was seized from Prajwal Revanna during a raid. desitalkchicago.com · www.newsbytesapp.com
[DISPUTED] A show-cause notice was issued to the Superintendent of Police of Bengaluru Central Prison. desitalkchicago.com · www.newsbytesapp.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities recovered a blue Android phone, a pen drive, a charger, and a diary from Revanna. www.newsbytesapp.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The assistant superintendent has been suspended following the raid. desitalkchicago.com · www.newsbytesapp.com
[● 4 SOURCES] A case was registered against Prajwal Revanna and inmate Prathap Rai under Section 42 of the Prisons Act. desitalkchicago.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · hindi.news18.com · www.nationalheraldindia.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Prajwal Revanna was sentenced to life imprisonment and fined 10 lakh rupees for rape. desitalkchicago.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · www.newsbytesapp.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The seized phone contained newspaper cuttings featuring women in revealing clothing. www.aajtak.in · www.news9live.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com
[● 9 SOURCES] The Central Crime Branch (CCB) conducted a raid on high-profile prisoners at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison. www.aajtak.in · www.news9live.com · desitalkchicago.com · hindi.pardaphash.com · hindi.news18.com · +4 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] An Andhra Pradesh SIM card was used in the mobile phone to bypass prison signal jammers. www.mathrubhumi.com
[DISPUTED] The Superintendent of Bengaluru Central Prison was issued a show-cause notice. www.news9live.com · desitalkchicago.com · hindi.pardaphash.com · www.ibc24.in · www.newsbytesapp.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Investigators found between 80 and 90 pornographic videos on the mobile phone seized from Prajwal Revanna. www.aajtak.in · www.news9live.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · www.mathrubhumi.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Prajwal Revanna was moved from a VIP cell to a normal cell housing approximately 20 other prisoners.