Mobile phones, SIM cards seized during inspections at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison
Prison officials at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison seized four mobile phones, two SIM cards, and a memory card during recent inspections. The items were found in possession of inmates or hidden in common areas, leading to a formal investigation into potential smuggling.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing security challenges and the illicit use of communication devices within high-security correctional facilities.
Prison officials at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison recently recovered four mobile phones, two SIM cards, and a memory card during separate inspections conducted over two days, prompting legal action under the Karnataka Prisons (Amendment) Act.
The report provides a factual account of a police complaint and prison inspection without emotive language or political framing.
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