Karnataka Prison Staff Shortage Hits 47%, Reforms Urged
A Karnataka prison committee reveals severe staff shortages up to 47%, causing prisoner-staff ratios to exceed norms. Implementation of reforms is now critical.
A Karnataka prison committee reveals severe staff shortages up to 47%, causing prisoner-staff ratios to exceed norms. Implementation of reforms is now critical.
A high-level committee reveals severe staff shortages, weak surveillance, and outdated jammers at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison. The report warns of systemic failure and recommends urgent reforms.
A violent clash broke out between undertrial and convicted inmates at Jaipur Central Jail, leading to cross FIRs. Senior officials visited for inquiry amid ongoing security concerns.
Police register case against T P Chandrasekharan murder convict Sunil Kumar alias Kodi Suni for allegedly threatening a prison joint superintendent in Kerala's Tavanur Central Prison.
The Supreme Court of India scrutinizes the calculation of gangster Abu Salem's 25-year prison term. Get the latest details on the legal arguments and potential implications.
Congress and Kongu organisations in Namakkal demanded renaming Salem Railway Junction or Salem airport after T M Kaliyannan on his 105th birth anniversary. Read about the political legacy and the call for clean politics.
Contraband phones & SIM cards recovered from a high-security barrack of criminal Vishal Goswami in Sabarmati Central Jail. Read the shocking details of the jailbreak attempt.
Inside El Salvador's mega-prisons, inmates work in textile factories producing state uniforms. The programme, expanded in 2025, offers structured work and potential sentence reductions. Explore the details and global implications.
Kerala govt's decision to free only one of four recommended convicts under Article 161 brings scrutiny on remission policy consistency and fairness. Details inside.
Abdul Rauf Merchant, convicted in the 1997 murder of music baron Gulshan Kumar, died in Harsul Central Prison. Officials cite possible cardiac arrest. Read the full story.
The Patna High Court has directed Bihar's Chief Secretary to align state prison laws with the central Model Prison Manual within nine months. Read the full details of the PIL and judicial order.
Varshini Varadaraj, a final-year student at Sivaraj Siddha Medical College, was found dead in her rented room. Police investigate the mysterious death after her father's visit.
1993 Mumbai blasts convict Abu Salem Ansari moves Bombay High Court for emergency parole after his brother's demise. The hearing has been adjourned to next week. Read the full details.
Three individuals, including a couple, were arrested for assaulting a 70-year-old woman by tying her to a tree in Krishnagiri. The incident, caught on video, stemmed from a land dispute. Police have registered a case.
Rajesh Kamble appointed as Kalaburagi Central Jail superintendent following a viral video showing inmates' 'royal hospitality'. DGP Prisons inspects facility as investigation continues.
A 54-year-old woman and her 25-year-old daughter died after being hit by a locomotive near Mecheri in Salem district. Read the full details of the tragic accident and the police investigation.
In a major crackdown, Bengaluru prison authorities seized 25 mobile phones and 30 SIM cards from inmates. The surprise raid highlights ongoing security challenges. Read the full details.
A major security lapse at Amravati Central Jail saw a life convict leaving with a pen drive containing sensitive prison data. The 19-day delay in reporting raises serious questions. Read the full investigation.
A viral video from Kalaburagi Central Prison shows inmates drinking & gambling, sparking a major security review. DGP Alok Kumar conducted a surprise inspection. Full details inside.
A 35-year-old undertrial prisoner in Parbhani district jail died by suicide, using a shawl. He was facing murder charges and was under psychiatric care. The incident raises serious questions about prison oversight and mental health protocols.
NIA files a second chargesheet in the 2023 Bengaluru prison radicalisation case linked to LeT, naming a psychiatrist, a suspended cop, and a mother. Total accused now 12. Read the full details.
A violent clash erupted in Chennai's Puzhal prison between two undertrials in the K Armstrong murder case. An assistant jailer was injured while intervening. Details inside.
A clash between inmate groups at Gurdaspur Central Jail left one prisoner with a head injury. SSP Aditya deployed heavy police force to control the situation. Read the full report.
A high-level investigation is underway at Kalaburagi Central Prison following serious allegations of gambling, bribery, and a viral video. DG Alok Kumar to visit on Jan 3. Details inside.
A violent clash erupted inside Chennai's Puzhal Central Prison between two undertrials linked to BSP leader Armstrong's murder. An assistant jailer was injured. Read the full details.
The NIA has charged three more individuals, including a police officer and a doctor, in the 2023 Bengaluru prison radicalisation case linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. Read the full details of the conspiracy.
CCTV captures a masked man throwing packets containing mobile phones and suspected drugs into Belagavi's Hindalaga Central Jail, raising serious security concerns. Police investigation underway.
Karnataka DGP Alok Kumar reveals prison main gates are the primary breach point for banned mobiles. Over 100 phones seized in recent drives. Read about the crackdown plan.
A Hyderabad court sentences Karan Singh to death for killing a woman who rejected his advances in 2011. The 24-day manhunt and trial concluded after 14 years. Read the full details.
A major security operation at Mandya District Prison involving 84 police and prison staff found no banned substances. The 1.5-hour search ensures inmate safety. Read the full report.