A phone containing Netflix, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Prime Video apps was found with former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, who is serving a life sentence for sexual assault and rape at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in Bengaluru. The discovery led to a show cause notice being issued to the Bengaluru prison authorities on August 12, 2026, according to livemint.com.
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) conducted a search operation on Tuesday between 2 PM and 9 PM at the prison, during which the phone was seized. The device was found to have password-protected applications, raising concerns about security lapses within the prison. The Bengaluru prison administration has been asked to explain how the phone was allowed inside the facility, per livemint.com.
The incident highlights ongoing challenges in prison security and monitoring, especially concerning high-profile inmates. Phones with internet access and social media apps can facilitate unauthorized communication and activities, undermining prison protocols. Similar cases in Indian prisons have prompted authorities to tighten surveillance and implement stricter controls on contraband devices, according to livemint.com.
The Bengaluru prison received the show cause notice on August 12, 2026, demanding a detailed report on the security breach. The authorities are expected to respond promptly to address the issue and prevent future occurrences, as reported by livemint.com.