Kalaburagi A disturbing incident in which inmates at the central prison were found using smartphones to make video calls has attracted attention. Following this, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) for Prisons and Correctional Services Malini Krishnamurthy conducted an inspection of the facility on Tuesday to directly address the issue.
During his visit, Mr. Krishnamurthy expressed regret over the lax security measures that allowed such activities to occur, particularly mentioning the infamous darshan incident at Parappana Agrahara, saying that prisons have not learned from past incidents. He reprimanded the staff. she asked pointedly. “Have we learned nothing from the Darshan incident?” What does it mean for prisoners to be able to make video calls? ” This statement highlights her commitment to ensuring that prison protocols are strictly followed.
Mr. Krishnamurthy accompanied Police Commissioner Sharanappa and held talks with the jail superintendent to assess the situation. After the examination, she announced to the media that a preliminary investigation into the video call incident has been ordered and a report is expected within 10 days. Mr. Krishnamurthy warned that action would be taken against officials found to be complicit in tolerating violations of the protocol.
In his remarks, Mr. Krishnamurthy highlighted the recent appointment of Mr. R. Anita as the warden of the prison. He ordered them to immediately strengthen safety measures and inspections. One of the key changes announced is the replacement of existing 2G jammers with more effective 5G jammers, aimed at preventing unauthorized communications from inside prisons.
Mr Krishnamurthy referred to the broader situation in prison management and acknowledged the challenges posed by staffing shortages. “There are 54 prisons in the state that are facing a shortage of supervision staff,” she said. Each Deputy Inspector General (DIG) is responsible for overseeing 26 to 28 prisons, putting a huge strain on the system. He confirmed that proposals have been submitted to the government to increase staff numbers, improve supervision and strengthen the training of prison staff to alleviate these problems.
In view of the smartphone incident, a case has been registered at Farahtabad police station against several inmates including Sagar Shivappa, Sunil Devadas, Nagesh Kalabasappa and undertrial convicts Vishal, Zulfiqar and Jameel. There is. This legal action shows the seriousness of the problem and reflects the authorities’ commitment to addressing safety violations in correctional facilities.
As the investigation progresses, attention continues to focus on Kalaburagi Central Prison and its management, with officials watching closely to see how the situation is handled. The measures taken in response to this incident will be critical to restoring public confidence in the prison system and ensuring that inmates do not have access to contraband communication devices.
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