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A high-level committee reveals severe staff shortages, weak surveillance, and outdated jammers at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison.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.
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.
Texas GOP official Alexander Duncan ignites controversy by saying a Hindu temple 'does not belong in Texas,' triggering accusations of bigotry and warnings of political consequences from the growing Hindu American community.
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.
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.
A Texas teachers' union files lawsuit against state education agency, alleging retaliation for educators' social media posts after Charlie Kirk's assassination. The case raises critical free speech questions.
Former Texas Longhorns and NFL wide receiver Jordan Shipley is in critical but stable condition after a machine fire on his Texas ranch. He is undergoing multiple surgeries. Read for details and updates.
Chilling details emerge as Michele Reiner emailed Texas death row inmate Nanon Williams hours before she and husband Rob were killed. The delayed message reveals a haunting twist. Read the full story.
An Indian man in Texas killed his ex-girlfriend, called 911 to report her missing, then fled to India. US seeks extradition for the murder case. Details inside.
Police probe Shahdara double murder of elderly couple. CCTV shows masked suspect, electronic lock opened with key. Investigators explore contract killing, robbery, and money lending angles. Read the latest details.
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 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.
A viral social media post targeting the all-Indian leadership of State Bank of Texas ignites controversy. Discover the facts behind the bank's founding and the response from the community.
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.
A Texas content creator's video complaining about the high Indian population in DFW cities goes viral, sparking a fierce debate on immigration and diversity. Read the full story.
Gangster Bandu Andekar & family, accused in Ayush Komkar murder, filed incomplete PMC poll nominations from prison. Court allowed bid with conditions. Details inside.
Manojh Lella, a 22-year-old UT Dallas IT student, faces charges of terroristic threat and arson after a family call to police. Bond set at $103,500. Read the full story.
DGP Alok Kumar inspected Mangaluru District Prison, citing overcrowding at 170% capacity. He revealed plans for AI surveillance and stricter vigilance to curb contraband. Read more.