Recent investigations have uncovered serious irregularities at Parappana Agrahara prison in Bengaluru, revealing that inmates have been using internet dongles to access the web despite stringent security measures. The findings emerged from a probe by the Electronic City Sub-Division police into mobile phone usage and video calls within the jail.
Key Findings:
- Internet Access: Inmates, including notorious rowdies and influencers, exploited gaps in the prison walls to place internet dongles in areas with weak 5G jamming signals. Despite the presence of jammers, certain prison sections remained unprotected.
- Staff Complicity: It is suspected that some prison staff were aware of the illicit internet access and kept it hidden from higher authorities. There are allegations that mobile phone usage might have been permitted in collusion with the staff.
- Contraband Items: During a recent inspection on September 14, South East Division police discovered three mobile phones and electric stoves in the barracks of a high-profile inmate, Wilson Garden Naga. The origin of these items and the staff who facilitated their entry remain under investigation.
Inmate Activities:
- Cooking Facilities: The stoves, primarily used at night, allowed inmates to prepare food such as omelets and heat meals beyond regular serving times. This was a significant breach of jail regulations, indicating a lack of control and oversight.
Current Actions:
- Authorities are investigating the negligence of both jail staff and Karnataka Industrial Security Force (KSISF) officials, focusing on which staff members were on duty during the period of these violations. The Jail Superintendent will be questioned to identify those responsible for allowing these breaches.
This scandal highlights serious lapses in prison management and staff accountability, prompting a thorough review of security and operational protocols.
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