Archive · 12 Aug 2026
Phone Found in Ex-MP Prajwal Revanna's Prison Barrack
Someone important named Prajwal Revanna used to be a member of India's parliament.
He did something very bad, and a court sent him to prison for the rest of his life.
Prison rules say that people in jail cannot have mobile phones.
Police came to check the jail and looked through his room.
They found a phone, a charger, a pen drive, and a little notebook inside his barrack.
The phone was hidden, so Revanna said he did not know anything about it.
Another prisoner who lives in the same room was also asked questions.
A jail worker who was supposed to keep phones out of the prison was suspended from their job.
Now the police are trying to find out how the phone got inside, and the jail chief has been asked to explain what happened.
An Android Redmi 5G phone, charger, pen drive and notebook were seized from former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna's barrack during a Central Crime Branch raid at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison on Tuesday.
Parappana Agrahara Police lodged an FIR against Revanna and barrack-mate Pratap Rai, with reports differing on whether Revanna or Rai was named the prime accused.
The phone was reportedly concealed in clothes — one article says it was hidden under the bed — and Revanna feigned ignorance when questioned by officials.
Assistant Superintendent Iranna Rangapur was suspended for dereliction of duty, and a show-cause notice was issued to Jail Superintendent Anshukumar.
An August 6 search had found no phone in Revanna's barrack; officials are examining CCTV footage to establish how the devices entered the high-security prison.
- Who
- Former Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna, who is serving a life sentence, and his barrack-mate Pratap Rai; the raid was conducted by the Central Crime Branch.
- What
- An Android Redmi 5G phone, charger, pen drive and notebook were recovered from Revanna's barrack, leading to an FIR against him and Rai.
- When
- Tuesday, August 11, 2026, during a raid lasting about four to five hours (one report says six hours); confirmed on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
- Where
- Parappana Agrahara Central Prison (High Security Prison), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Why
- Mobile phones are prohibited inside prisons; officials are investigating the security lapse and how the devices entered the facility.
Critics question prison security and VIP treatment
Prison authorities cite swift disciplinary action
VIP treatment behind bars
Critics question prison security and VIP treatment
The recovery raises fresh questions over alleged preferential treatment of influential prisoners, including reports that Revanna was not wearing the prescribed white prison uniform and may have received special facilities.
Prison authorities cite swift disciplinary action
Officials say the raid covered all high-profile prisoners and that disciplinary action was taken immediately, with no other contraband found during the search.
Response to the security lapse
Critics question prison security and VIP treatment
The incident exposes serious security gaps; officials have demanded answers on how the phone entered and who supplied it, and warned Revanna could be shifted to another barrack if no explanation is provided.
Prison authorities cite swift disciplinary action
Authorities acted swiftly by suspending the Assistant Superintendent, issuing a show-cause notice to the Superintendent, and launching a detailed enquiry along with an FIR.
- Convict
- Prajwal Revanna, former JD(S) MP for Hassan (2019-2024)
- Devices recovered
- Light-blue Redmi 5G phone, white charger, black SanDisk pen drive, blue pocket notebook
- Sentence
- Life imprisonment for rape (August 2025); fined Rs 10 lakh, with Rs 7 lakh as compensation to the survivor
- Raid details
- Tuesday, August 11, 2026, by CCB; lasted about four to five hours (one report: six hours)
- Location
- Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Co-accused
- Pratap Rai (also spelled Prathap Rai), a fellow prisoner sharing the barrack
- Disciplinary action
- Assistant Superintendent Iranna Rangapur suspended; show-cause notice to Superintendent Anshukumar
- Previous search
- August 6 raid found no phone in Revanna's barrack
Sources
Mobile phone found in Prajwal Revanna’s barrack at B'luru Central Jail; Officer suspended
Rape convict ex-MP Prajwal Revanna found with phone in Bengaluru prison raid
Android phone seized from former Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna’s prison cell
Android Phone Found In Prajwal Revanna's Prison Barrack During Raid
