Former MP Prajwal Revanna, who is serving a life sentence in a rape case, has landed in another controversy after a mobile phone was allegedly found in his possession inside Bengaluru Central Prison.
According to reports, Crime Branch officials conducted a surprise inspection at the prison, during which Revanna was allegedly caught using a mobile phone. A case has been registered in connection with the incident, and an investigation is underway to determine how the prohibited device reached him.
Jail Official Suspended
Following the incident, prison authorities suspended Assistant Superintendent Eeranna Rangapura for alleged negligence in performing his duties.
Bengaluru Central Prison Superintendent Ansuch Kumar has also reportedly been issued a show-cause notice over the security lapse.
Revanna Serving Life Sentence in Rape Case
Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and nephew of former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy, was sentenced to life imprisonment in a rape case involving a 48-year-old woman.
The court had convicted him of rape and criminal intimidation. He was also held guilty in connection with the circulation of videos related to the sexual assault.
The survivor had worked as a domestic helper at the Revanna family’s farmhouse in Holenarasipura, Hassan district. She had alleged that Revanna sexually assaulted her multiple times and recorded the incidents.
Incident Raises Questions Over Prison Security
The recovery of a mobile phone from a high-profile inmate has once again raised questions about security and alleged preferential treatment inside Bengaluru’s prisons.
A similar controversy erupted in 2024 when photographs and videos surfaced showing Kannada actor Darshan allegedly receiving special treatment inside Bengaluru Central Prison, including access to a mobile phone. Following the incident, several prison officials faced action and Darshan was later transferred to another jail.
The latest incident involving Revanna has once again put the spotlight on how prohibited electronic devices are making their way into high-security prisons and whether adequate checks are being carried out on inmates and prison personnel.
