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Security breach at Bengaluru central prison

Overview

Authorities conducted a raid at Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Prison after discovering prohibited items in the barrack of former MP Prajwal Revanna. During the Central Crime Branch (CCB) operation, officials recovered an Android phone, a pen drive, and a charger from Revanna, who is serving a life sentence. Another inmate, Prathap Rai, was also found with a mobile device.

Investigators reportedly found between 80 and 90 downloaded pornographic videos, primarily of Indian origin, and images of women in revealing clothing on the device. A SIM card from Andhra Pradesh was allegedly used to bypass prison signal jammers. Following the discovery, Revanna was reportedly moved from a VIP cell to a general cell housing approximately 20 other prisoners.

The security breach led to disciplinary actions, including the suspension of Assistant Superintendent Eeranna Rangapur and a show-cause notice for the prison Superintendent. A case has been registered against Revanna and Rai under Section 42 of the Prisons Act. The Congress party has criticized the incident, suggesting Revanna may have used political connections to obtain the prohibited device.

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge confirmed he ordered the surprise raid, conducted with the permission of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, following reports of administrative lapses. Kharge stated that officials found complicit in these violations would be suspended and warned that similar inspections would be implemented across all state prisons to ensure security protocols are maintained.

Entities

Prajwal Revanna · Central Crime Branch · Priyank Kharge · Parappana Agrahara Central Prison · D.K. Shivakumar

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"The Superintendent of Bengaluru Central Prison was issued a show-cause notice."

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"A show-cause notice was issued to the Superintendent of Police of Bengaluru Central Prison."

The first claim states a show-cause notice was issued to the Superintendent of the prison, while the second states it was issued to the Superintendent of Police.

[DISPUTED] The Superintendent of Bengaluru Central Prison was issued a show-cause notice.
[DISPUTED] A show-cause notice was issued to the Superintendent of Police of Bengaluru Central Prison.
[● 9 SOURCES] The Central Crime Branch (CCB) conducted a raid on high-profile prisoners at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison.
[● 5 SOURCES] Assistant Superintendent Iranna Rangapur has been suspended following the raid.
[● 4 SOURCES] A case was registered against Prajwal Revanna and inmate Prathap Rai under Section 42 of the Prisons Act.
[● 4 SOURCES] Investigators found between 80 and 90 pornographic videos on the mobile phone seized from Prajwal Revanna.
[● 3 SOURCES] Prajwal Revanna was sentenced to life imprisonment and fined 10 lakh rupees for rape.
[● 3 SOURCES] The seized phone contained newspaper cuttings featuring women in revealing clothing.
[● 2 SOURCES] An Android phone was seized from Prajwal Revanna during a raid.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Prajwal Revanna was moved from a VIP cell to a normal cell housing approximately 20 other prisoners.
[○ 1 SOURCE] An Andhra Pradesh SIM card was used in the mobile phone to bypass prison signal jammers.

Timeline

10 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Priyank Kharge orders raid on Bengaluru central prison
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge ordered a CCB raid on Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara prison after discovering lapses, including the discovery of a mobile device in inmate Prajwal Revanna's possession.
10 days ago

[CRIME] 22 sources
Prajwal Revanna: Mobile phone with pornographic videos seized in Bengaluru prison raid
A mobile phone containing approximately 90 pornographic videos was seized from former MP Prajwal Revanna during a prison raid in Bengaluru, leading to staff suspensions and a criminal case.

Sources

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