Fresh Bengaluru Central Jail Party Video Sparks Outrage; Minister Demands Action
A new controversy has emerged after yet another video from Bengaluru Central Jail went viral, showing inmates hosting what appears to be a late-night party complete with alcohol, snacks, and dancing all within prison walls. This comes shortly after earlier visuals surfaced showing prisoners, including those accused of terror and serious crimes, casually using mobile phones and watching television inside the facility.
The latest viral clip reveals disposable cups filled with liquor, plates of cut fruits, and fried peanuts neatly arranged for the gathering. Four miniature liquor bottles are clearly visible on a table, while several inmates can be seen dancing as utensils are banged together like musical instruments. NewsPoint has not independently verified the authenticity of the footage.
Government Response
Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara voiced strong concern and stated that a detailed report has been sought from ADGP (Prisons) B Dayananda regarding the alleged breach of prison regulations.
“I have asked him (ADGP Dayananda) to give me a report. If the report is not satisfactory, I will set up a separate committee and take corrective measures. I will not tolerate this nonsense. Enough is enough, because these things should not happen again,” the minister said.
He added that excuses such as staff shortage will no longer be accepted:
“They often say there is a shortage of staff, but the existing staff should at least perform their duties well. That is not an excuse. If they provide television, mobile phones and other things on the pretext of a lack of staff, then why should it be called a jail?”
The government has already approved upgrades including CCTV cameras and signal jammers to restrict illegal phone access. The minister further clarified that “Not just terrorists, phones or any other facilities should not be in anyone’s hand inside the jail. No one will call it a jail then.”
Meanwhile, prison officials have initiated an internal inquiry to confirm the source of the videos and identify those responsible for the major security lapses.
The latest viral clip reveals disposable cups filled with liquor, plates of cut fruits, and fried peanuts neatly arranged for the gathering. Four miniature liquor bottles are clearly visible on a table, while several inmates can be seen dancing as utensils are banged together like musical instruments. NewsPoint has not independently verified the authenticity of the footage.
Government Response
Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara voiced strong concern and stated that a detailed report has been sought from ADGP (Prisons) B Dayananda regarding the alleged breach of prison regulations.
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“I have asked him (ADGP Dayananda) to give me a report. If the report is not satisfactory, I will set up a separate committee and take corrective measures. I will not tolerate this nonsense. Enough is enough, because these things should not happen again,” the minister said.
He added that excuses such as staff shortage will no longer be accepted:
“They often say there is a shortage of staff, but the existing staff should at least perform their duties well. That is not an excuse. If they provide television, mobile phones and other things on the pretext of a lack of staff, then why should it be called a jail?”
The government has already approved upgrades including CCTV cameras and signal jammers to restrict illegal phone access. The minister further clarified that “Not just terrorists, phones or any other facilities should not be in anyone’s hand inside the jail. No one will call it a jail then.”
Meanwhile, prison officials have initiated an internal inquiry to confirm the source of the videos and identify those responsible for the major security lapses.
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