# Security breach at Bengaluru central prison > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/security-breach-at-bengaluru-central-prison > Updated: 2026-08-12T05:41:18.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 2. 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. ## Claims - The Superintendent of Bengaluru Central Prison was issued a show-cause notice. (disputed by 5 sources) - A show-cause notice was issued to the Superintendent of Police of Bengaluru Central Prison. (disputed by 2 sources) - The Central Crime Branch (CCB) conducted a raid on high-profile prisoners at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Assistant Superintendent Iranna Rangapur has been suspended following the raid. (corroborated by 5 sources) - A case was registered against Prajwal Revanna and inmate Prathap Rai under Section 42 of the Prisons Act. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Investigators found between 80 and 90 pornographic videos on the mobile phone seized from Prajwal Revanna. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Prajwal Revanna was sentenced to life imprisonment and fined 10 lakh rupees for rape. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The seized phone contained newspaper cuttings featuring women in revealing clothing. (corroborated by 3 sources) - An Android phone was seized from Prajwal Revanna during a raid. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Prajwal Revanna was moved from a VIP cell to a normal cell housing approximately 20 other prisoners. (single source) - An Andhra Pradesh SIM card was used in the mobile phone to bypass prison signal jammers. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-12: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/priyank-kharge-orders-raid-on-bengaluru-central-prison ### 2026-08-12: 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. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prajwal-revanna-found-with-mobile-phone-during-bengaluru-prison-raid --- Cite as: Security breach at Bengaluru central prison. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/security-breach-at-bengaluru-central-prison