Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Karnataka intensifies prison searches to curb contraband
The police in Karnataka are doing more searches in prisons to find and stop illegal items.
In the last day and a half, they found mobile phones and SIM cards in prisons like Kalaburagi, Mangaluru, and Shivamogga.
The head of prisons, Alok Kumar, said these searches are important to keep prisons safe and stop bad things from happening inside.
Karnataka has intensified search operations in prisons to curb contraband.
Mobile phones and SIM cards were seized in the last 36 hours.
Searches were conducted in prisons including Kalaburagi, Mangaluru, and Shivamogga.
The operation is led by Karnataka DGP (Prisons) Alok Kumar.
The goal is to enhance prison security and prevent illegal activities.
- Who
- Karnataka DGP (Prisons) Alok Kumar
- What
- Intensified search operations in prisons to curb contraband
- When
- December 19, 2023
- Where
- Prisons across Karnataka, including Kalaburagi, Mangaluru, and Shivamogga
- Why
- To recover and prevent the use of contraband items like mobile phones and SIM cards
- Location
- Karnataka, India
- Date
- December 19, 2023
- Items Seized
- Mobile phones, SIM cards
- Prisons Involved
- Kalaburagi, Mangaluru, Shivamogga
- Duration of Operations
- 36 hours