Inmates caught using mobile phones inside central prison
A surprise inspection at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison resulted in the seizure of mobile phones from inmates. Four mobile phones, two SIM cards, and one set of earphones were confiscated during the operation. Legal action has been initiated against the inmates involved and those suspected of aiding in the smuggling of prohibited items.
- ▪Officials conducted a surprise inspection at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison.
- ▪Four mobile phones, two SIM cards, and one set of earphones were seized from inmates.
- ▪Legal action is being taken under the Prisons (Amendment) Act, 2022.
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A surprise inspection conducted by officials of Parappana Agrahara Central Prison on Sunday led to the seizure of four mobile phones, two SIM cards and one set of earphones after inmates were allegedly caught using mobile phones inside the prison premises.According to the prison authorities, the operation began on May 17 when security personnel detected a prohibited Android mobile phone in Room No. 3 of Security Section-01 during a routine inspection around 7.30 a.m.Later in the day, during prisoner movement and counting in Barrack ‘B’, officials allegedly found inmates Hemanth Sagar P.N. and Fahad speaking over mobile phones inside Room No. 5.
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