Raid on central prison, Rs 40,000 in cash & three daggers seized

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: In a surprise raid conducted at the Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, the officials seized Rs 40,000 in cash and three daggers hidden inside the cells, Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda said on Tuesday.

Speaking at a conference, the city top cop said that based on credible information received regarding several inmates including rowdy-sheeters operating from inside the jail while attempting to violate the election conduct and right to vote freely by influencing and bribing.

Apart from this, the officials on suspicion of drugs being supplied and inmates using mobile phones to contact their connections outside the jail, decided to raid the cells.

The Police Commissioner warned that strict action will be taken against those involved in illegal activities inside the jail and also the people who attempt to disturb the peace in the city during the election season.