- By Yashashvi Tak
- Mon, 10 Nov 2025 03:34 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
In a significant move following the Bengaluru Central Jail scandal, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Monday announced the formation of a high-level committee to probe the lapses at the Bengaluru Central Prison. The panel will be headed by Additional Director-General of Police (Law and Order) R. Hitendra, with IGP Sandeep Patil and SPs Amaranath Reddy and C.B. Rishyanth as members.
The decision comes after several videos surfaced allegedly showing jailers enjoying VIP treatment, including access to smartphones, private televisions, and even hosting a drinks party inside their barracks, where prisoners were seen dancing, eating snacks, and celebrating.
Parameshwara said that Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police from districts with major prisons would also serve as co-members of the committee.
In immediate administrative action, the minister announced the transfer of Chief Superintendent K Suresh, and the suspension of Superintendent Imamsab Myageri and Assistant Superintendent Ashok Bhajantri.
He further stated that going forward, an IPS officer will directly oversee the Parappana Agrahara Central Jail, and a central command centre will be established in Bengaluru to monitor all jail CCTV feeds in real time.
Briefing reporters, Parameshwara said, "It has been decided that from now on an IPS officer will be in charge of Parappana Agrahara Jail (Bengaluru)."
Earlier in the day, senior BJP leaders including Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka and State BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra was detained by police while protesting against the alleged VIP privileges being extended to certain inmates in state prisons.
Bengaluru Central Jail Scandal
In the viral video, inmate Zuhaib Hameed Shakeel Manna, an alleged ISIS recruiter, was seen using a mobile phone and watching television inside the prison. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has assured that a thorough probe will be conducted into the matter.
In another clip, four small bottles of alcohol were seen neatly arranged as some inmates danced to the sound of utensils being banged by others. However, The Daily Jagran has not independently verified the authenticity of the video.
The revelations have sparked serious concerns over security lapses at the high-security facility, which was already under the scanner after reports surfaced that notorious inmates, including a serial rapist and a gold smuggling case accused, were found using mobile phones and watching television inside the prison.
(With PTI Inputs)