Between November 11 and December 24, 2025, 109 mobile phones, 24 chargers, 88 SIM cards, 18 earphones/earbuds, ₹64,880 in cash have been recovered during raids in the Parappana Agrahara jail complex.
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As part of the “Prison Reforms Special Inspection Drive” initiated by Alok Kumar, Director-General of Police (Prisons and Correctional Services), Karnataka, a series of surprise inspections were conducted at Bengaluru Central Prison on December 23, 2025.
The inspections were carried out at different intervals from a team led by S.J. Jakati, Assistant Jail Superintendent, Paramesh H.J., Deputy Superintendent of Police (Prisons) and Karnabikshatri, Assistant Superintendent.
During the inspections, the officials seized 3 keypad mobile phones, 1 Android mobile phone, 1 SIM card, 1 mobile charger, 1 pair of ear buds and 1 earphone from inmates.
Cases have been registered against those who smuggled the prohibited items, those who assisted them, and inmates who used them inside the prison. The cases have been booked under Section 42 of the Karnataka Prisons (Amendment) Act, 2022, along with other applicable sections, at the Parappana Agrahara Police Station.
Seizures since Nov. 11
Between November 11, 2025, and December 24, 2025, a total of 16 FIRs have been registered. The overall seizures include 109 mobile phones, 24 chargers, 88 SIM cards, 18 earphones/earbuds, ₹64,880 in cash, 18 sharp objects, Two packs of cigarettes and tobacco products(prohibited items).
Officials said the inspections will continue as part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal activities inside prisons and strengthen prison discipline.
Published – December 24, 2025 10:49 pm IST
