Parappana Agrahara prison searches uncover mobile phone, SIM cards and cash
Prison officials at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison recovered a mobile phone, SIM cards, and cash during surprise inspections of barracks and the kitchen. Authorities are now seeking legal action against those involved in smuggling the prohibited items.
Why it matters
The discovery highlights security lapses within the prison system and potential corruption regarding the smuggling of contraband.
A surprise check at the Parappana Agrahara Central Prison led to the recovery of a keypad mobile phone and three SIM cards from two convicted prisoners, while prison officials had recovered ₹8,500 in cash during a separate search the previous day.
According to the complaint filed by B.M. Kotresh, Superintendent, Central Prison, Parappana Agrahara, prison officials conducted a surprise inspection of Tower-2, C-Barrack between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. on September 29. During the search of Room No. 4, officials found a keypad mobile phone without a SIM card in the bag of convict prisoner Malatesh.
During the inspection of Room No. 5, officials found three SIM cards concealed inside a cap kept on the bed of convict prisoner Mohammed Nawaz.
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