Rape convict Prajwal Revanna's smuggled jail phone contained pornographic videos
Jailed former Indian MP Prajwal Revanna was found in possession of a smuggled mobile phone containing pornographic videos. Authorities have arrested five individuals, including a jail staffer, for facilitating the smuggling operation.
Why it matters
The incident exposes significant security lapses within the prison system and raises questions about the integrity of correctional facilities in India.
BENGALURU: Multiple pornographic videos were found on a mobile phone and other devices seized from jailed former Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna, police sources told TOI on Saturday.Revanna, the former Hassan MP who is currently serving a sentence after being convicted in a sexual assault case, allegedly received a mobile phone, SIM card, charger and pen drive in a coordinated smuggling operation involving five others, including a jail staffer, police said.All five people have been arrested in connection with the case, police said.Investigators said Revanna allegedly paid Rs 70,000 to have the mobile phone smuggled into the prison and another Rs 30,000 for the SIM card.Jail warden Prakash Gawade allegedly handed the phone to Revanna personally.
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