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Prajwal Revanna Prison Transfer Aborted After Phone And Gadgets Found In Cell
- •Former MP Prajwal Revanna's transfer from Bengaluru Central Prison to Hindalga Prison was abruptly called off mid-journey due to security concerns.
- •The transfer was recommended after prison searches in August uncovered a smartphone containing OTT and social media apps, a charger, an electronic notebook, and a pen drive in his cell.
- •An undertrial inmate claimed ownership of the phone, while Revanna stated the electronic notebook belonged to him.
- •Five prison staff members, including an assistant superintendent and a warder, faced suspension following the security breach.
- •A special court rejected the bail petitions of individuals accused of smuggling the prohibited devices into the high-security prison.
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The transfer was abruptly called off at Sira in Tumakuru district after the superintendent of Hindalga Prison raised concerns about providing adequate security for Prajwal. Consequently, the proposal was put on hold by the Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services.
During a search conducted by the Central Crime Branch in August, officials recovered a smartphone with password-protected apps, a charger, a pen drive, and a blue pocket-sized electronic notebook from the cell.
Five personnel, including Assistant Superintendent Iranna Rangapur and a Central Prison warder, were suspended for dereliction of duty regarding the transportation of prohibited items. Additionally, a special court rejected the bail petitions of other co-accused individuals involved in supplying the mobile phone.
