Bengaluru: The latest mobile phone controversy inside Parappana Agrahara Central Prison is being seen not merely as another case of contraband inside jail, but as a possible attempt by inmates to target Prison DGP Alok Kumar and weaken the impact of his recent crackdown.
Sources indicated that after taking charge, Alok Kumar had introduced stricter prison discipline, tighter checks and structural changes in inmate management across Karnataka prisons. One of the major corrective steps reportedly included shifting inmates across barracks in alphabetical order, a move believed to have disturbed existing inmate groupings and disrupted internal comfort zones and alleged illicit coordination.
Against this backdrop, the viral video recorded from inside prison has taken on a deeper meaning. In the video, inmates are seen flaunting access to mobile phones and entertainment, while allegedly invoking Alok Kumar’s name in a mocking manner. Investigators now suspect that the objective was not only to show that illegal gadgets were still accessible inside jail, but also to create an impression outside that the prison administration had lost control despite the DGP’s strict rules.
Officials believe the inmates may have deliberately used Alok Kumar’s name to bring disrepute to him and to send a message that even after tighter regulations, they could continue their activities. In that sense, the illegal mobile phone became more than a banned object — it became a propaganda tool from inside prison.
The issue came to light after prison authorities conducted a search in the ninth barrack and allegedly recovered mobile phones hidden in a drainage passage, wrapped inside milk packets. The phones were reportedly linked to inmates including Darshan and Abhishek Andrews. Following the discovery, three warders were suspended and a case was registered at Parappana Agrahara police station.
Officials also found that Airtel signal was accessible in some portions of the prison, which may have enabled communication and video sharing. The department has reportedly issued instructions to address signal access and tighten surveillance further.
The emerging picture suggests that the viral video was not accidental mischief but a calculated attempt to challenge prison discipline, embarrass the administration and push back against stricter internal controls introduced under Alok Kumar’s leadership.
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