Archive · 23 Jan 2026
DGP Inspects Shivamogga Central Jail
The head of prisons in Karnataka, Alok Kumar, visited the Shivamogga central jail to check how it's run.
He looked at the buildings, the security, and where the prisoners live.
He also talked to other important people about how to make the jail better and safer.
Everyone welcomed him with a special ceremony when he arrived.
DGP Alok Kumar IPS inspected Shivamogga District Central Jail to evaluate infrastructure, security, and operations.
He was welcomed at the airport by senior police and prison officials.
Kumar inspected prisoners’ barracks and the under-construction high-security block.
He received a ceremonial guard of honour at the Shivamogga District Police Office.
A coordination meeting was held to discuss prison governance, inmate handling, and regional security.
- Who
- Alok Kumar IPS, Director General of Police (Prisons and Correctional Services), Karnataka
- What
- Inspection of Shivamogga District Central Jail
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Shivamogga District Central Jail, Karnataka
- Why
- To examine infrastructure, security setup, and day-to-day operations
- Person Inspecting
- Alok Kumar IPS, Director General of Police (Prisons and Correctional Services), Karnataka
- Location Inspected
- Shivamogga District Central Jail
- Key Areas Inspected
- Infrastructure, security setup, day-to-day operations, prisoners’ barracks, high-security block under construction
- Accompanied By
- Superintendent of Police Nikhil B, Central Jail Superintendent Dr. Ranganath P, and other senior representatives
- Meeting Attended
- Coordination meeting with legal services, jail superintendents, and senior police officers