Parappana Agrahara prison searches uncover mobile phone, SIM cards and cash

A surprise check at the Parappana Agrahara Central Prison led to the recovery of a keypad mobile phone and three SIM cards from two convicted prisoners, while prison officials had recovered ₹8,500 in cash during a separate search the previous day.

According to the complaint filed by B.M. Kotresh, Superintendent, Central Prison, Parappana Agrahara, prison officials conducted a surprise inspection of Tower-2, C-Barrack between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. on September 29. During the search of Room No. 4, officials found a keypad mobile phone without a SIM card in the bag of convict prisoner Malatesh.