Major Prison Contraband Bust: 13 Phones and Ganja Seized in Karnataka's New Prison Chief's Crackdown

Dec 14, 2025 11:19 pm CST

Karnataka's new Prisons Chief Alok Kumar launched an immediate crackdown across state correctional facilities, resulting in the seizure of 13 mobile phones and multiple ganja packets within 72 hours. The surprise inspections targeted Bengaluru Central, Karwar District, and Mysuru Central Prisons, with authorities also transferring inmates involved in recent clashes to dismantle prison gang networks.