Bengaluru Central Jail Scandal: 4 Prisoners Charged After Viral Video Shows Dancing and Prohibited Items

Nov 11, 2025 09:29 pm CST

Four undertrial prisoners at Bengaluru Central Jail face charges after a viral video revealed them dancing and using prohibited items, including mobile phones. The Karnataka government has suspended prison officials following the scandal, which allegedly involved high-profile inmates including a terror suspect with ISIS connections, prompting political demonstrations demanding the Chief Minister's resignation.