A dramatic turn has emerged in the controversy over a viral video from Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, which allegedly showed inmates enjoying luxury facilities inside the jail.
Preliminary investigations, according to officials, indicate that the footage may have been part of a deliberate smear campaign aimed at the Director General of Police (Prisons and Correctional Services), Alok Kumar. This campaign was allegedly in retaliation for a series of crackdowns on illegal activities and the curbing of VIP treatment within prisons.
Mobile phones seized from prisoners at Parappana Agrahara central jail in Bengaluru
According to prison sources, the footage was allegedly orchestrated by a group of inmates identified as Darshan, Abhi, and Andrews, with suspected collusion from a group of staff members. The trio is believed to have recorded and circulated the video to tarnish the reputation of senior prison authorities.
The alleged video recently went viral on social media platforms, prompting an investigation by the police department. The video purportedly showed prisoners using mobile phones, watching television, and accessing streaming platforms. In one clip, inmates were heard discussing upcoming IPL matches and portraying a comfortable lifestyle inside the jail. The inmates also allegedly made claims implicating the DGP in facilitating access to contraband.
