A shocking case of alleged document forgery has emerged from Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, where a life convict was reportedly released nearly eight years ago using fake Supreme Court orders.

Prison authorities have now registered a case against the convict and others allegedly involved in fabricating court documents to secure the illegal release.

Convict released after submitting fake order

According to officials, Shankar A was convicted in a 2001 kidnapping-for-ransom case and sentenced to two life terms under Sections 364A and 120B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Both sentences were ordered to run concurrently.

Authorities said the prison received a letter dated December 3, 2018, which was believed to be issued by the Supreme Court in connection with a criminal appeal. Based on the purported order, Shankar reportedly paid a total fine of ₹10,000 and was released from prison on November 13, 2018.

Fake documents uncovered during inquiry

The matter came under scrutiny years later after allegations surfaced that forged court documents had been used to obtain the convict’s release.

Following directions from the Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, Karnataka, an internal inquiry was launched. Relevant records were later handed over to the Deputy Inspector General of Prisons, Southern Range, Bengaluru, for verification.

During the investigation, prison authorities contacted the Assistant Registrar of the Supreme Court to confirm the authenticity of the documents.

Officials reportedly discovered that the Supreme Court order dated November 3, 2018, was fake. The apex court then instructed prison authorities to initiate legal action.

Search launched for convict

Authorities suspect that several individuals may have assisted in preparing and submitting the forged documents.

Police and prison officials are now working to trace and arrest the convict again while also identifying others allegedly involved in the conspiracy and forgery operation.

The case has raised serious concerns about document verification processes and prison administration procedures.