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Karnataka DIG M Somashekar Arrested In Prison Forgery Scandal
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News18•09-10-2026, 09:31
Karnataka DIG M Somashekar Arrested In Prison Forgery Scandal
- •Karnataka DIG M Somashekar has been arrested in connection with the alleged release of a life convict using a forged Supreme Court order in 2018.
- •Somashekar was serving as the chief superintendent of Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Prison when the convict, A Shankar, walked free.
- •Investigators allege that a bribe of around Rs 6 lakh was involved and that prison procedures and verification checks were bypassed.
- •Ironically, Somashekar had previously investigated high-profile irregularities inside the same prison, including VIP treatment given to actor Darshan Thoogudeepa.
Key Questions Answered
M Somashekar was arrested in connection with the alleged unlawful release of life convict A Shankar from Bengaluru Central Prison in November 2018 using a fabricated Supreme Court order.
Life convict A Shankar remained outside prison for nearly eight years before prison authorities verified the document and approached the police in May 2026.
In August 2024, Somashekar investigated allegations of VIP treatment given to actor Darshan inside Parappana Agrahara, filing complaints that led to criminal cases and nine suspensions.
