After Darshan Viral Pic, Terror Accused Seen Using Smartphones Inside Bengaluru Jail
In a shocking security lapse, terror-accused inmates at Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Jail were allegedly caught using smartphones—days after a viral photo of jailed actor Darshan surfaced online. The incidents have sparked public outrage and raised serious concerns about prison mismanagement.
Darshan’s Viral Photo Exposes Jail Security Flaws
Last week, a photo of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa—currently in custody for a murder case—went viral, showing him posing with a prison staff member. Authorities dismissed it as an old photo, but questions lingered over how inmates could access phones inside a high-security facility.
Now, reports reveal that terror suspects, including those booked under UAPA, have been secretly using smartphones to communicate externally. Sources claim these inmates accessed social media, made calls, and possibly coordinated illegal activities from jail.
How Are Phones Entering the Jail?
Prison officials admit smuggling remains a challenge, with devices entering through:
- Bribed Staff – Corrupt personnel allegedly smuggle phones for money.
- Visitors – Phones hidden in food, clothes, or legal documents.
- Drones – Past cases show drones dropping contraband into jails.
An anonymous officer warned, “Terror suspects with phones could link to external operatives—this is a major security risk.”
Political Backlash & Govt Response
Opposition leaders, including BJP’s R. Ashok, slammed the state government, demanding accountability. Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara ordered an internal probe, vowing action against complicit staff.
Legal experts highlight weak enforcement. Advocate Sandhya Raju stated, “Prisons must deploy signal jammers and conduct surprise raids to curb this menace.”
Similar Jailbreaks in Security Nationwide
Bengaluru’s jail isn’t alone:
– 2020: Gangster Munna Bajrangi killed in Baghpat Jail over a phone dispute.
– 2022: Delhi’s Tihar Jail reported 1,200+ phone smuggling cases in a year.
5 Urgent Reforms Needed
- AI Surveillance & Signal Jammers – Block unauthorized communication.
- Staff Polygraph Tests – Root out corruption among jail personnel.
- Stricter Punishments – Extend solitary confinement for offenders.
- Whistleblower Protection – Encourage staff/inmates to report smuggling.
- Visitor Scans – Upgrade checks on items brought into prisons.
Conclusion
Repeated security failures in Bengaluru’s jail endanger public safety, especially if terror accused exploit loopholes. The state must act decisively—will this probe lead to real change, or just empty promises?
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