Updated On: 12 Aug 2026
BENGALURU: An assistant jail superintendent has been suspended after a mobile phone was recovered from the barrack of former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison during a six-hour search operation by Central Crime Branch (CCB) officials.
Revanna, who is serving a life sentence in connection with a rape and sex video case, is the grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda and son of JD(S) MLA H.D. Revanna.
The search operation, conducted on Tuesday, covered the barracks of several high-profile prisoners, including actor Darshan, his girlfriend Pavithra Gowda and Prajwal Revanna. Officials reportedly recovered around 10 mobile phones, chargers and a pen drive during the searches.
The recovery of a mobile phone from Revanna’s barrack has raised fresh questions over security arrangements and allegations of preferential treatment for influential inmates at the high-security prison.
The Android phone was reportedly found hidden under Revanna’s bed. The barrack was occupied by Revanna and another convict, Pratap Rai. Following the recovery, Parappana Agrahara police registered an FIR and launched an investigation into how the prohibited device entered the prison and who had been using it.
Rai has been named accused No. 1 and Revanna accused No. 2 in the case. Police are investigating whether the phone was being used by Revanna, Rai or both.
The CCB searches continued for nearly six hours, with officials inspecting the barracks of several VIP prisoners amid concerns over the presence of prohibited items inside the prison.
Following the incident, DGP Alok Kumar ordered disciplinary action against prison officials. Assistant Superintendent Eeranna Rangapur was suspended for alleged dereliction of duty, while Jail Superintendent Anshu Kumar was served a show-cause notice seeking an explanation for the security lapse.
Officials have also raised concerns over allegations that Revanna was not wearing the prescribed white prison uniform. The recovery of the mobile phone has added to questions over whether he was being provided special facilities while serving his sentence.
The incident comes days after prison authorities conducted searches of the barracks on August 6, when no mobile phone was reportedly found in Revanna’s possession. Following Tuesday’s recovery, officials have been directed to determine how the device reached the barrack and identify the person who supplied it.
Authorities have also reportedly warned that Revanna could be shifted to another barrack if the source of the mobile phone is not established.
The latest recovery has once again brought the spotlight on security and surveillance at Bengaluru Central Prison, which has previously faced allegations of preferential treatment being extended to high-profile inmates.
