Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria visited Burail Jail, reviewing food quality, healthcare, and vocational training. He stressed rehabilitation and expediting legal processes for undertrials. Read more.
Mumbai's SRA has surveyed over 8.8 lakh slum homes, collecting biometrics from 6.1 lakh residents. The crucial survey, key to slum rehabilitation, will now extend into 2026. Read the latest updates.
In a major crackdown, Bengaluru prison authorities seized 25 mobile phones and 30 SIM cards from inmates. The surprise raid highlights ongoing security challenges. Read the full details.
A major security lapse at Amravati Central Jail saw a life convict leaving with a pen drive containing sensitive prison data. The 19-day delay in reporting raises serious questions. Read the full investigation.
A viral video from Kalaburagi Central Prison shows inmates drinking & gambling, sparking a major security review. DGP Alok Kumar conducted a surprise inspection. Full details inside.
A 35-year-old undertrial prisoner in Parbhani district jail died by suicide, using a shawl. He was facing murder charges and was under psychiatric care. The incident raises serious questions about prison oversight and mental health protocols.
NIA files a second chargesheet in the 2023 Bengaluru prison radicalisation case linked to LeT, naming a psychiatrist, a suspended cop, and a mother. Total accused now 12. Read the full details.
A violent clash erupted in Chennai's Puzhal prison between two undertrials in the K Armstrong murder case. An assistant jailer was injured while intervening. Details inside.
A high-level investigation is underway at Kalaburagi Central Prison following serious allegations of gambling, bribery, and a viral video. DG Alok Kumar to visit on Jan 3. Details inside.
A violent clash erupted inside Chennai's Puzhal Central Prison between two undertrials linked to BSP leader Armstrong's murder. An assistant jailer was injured. Read the full details.
The NIA has charged three more individuals, including a police officer and a doctor, in the 2023 Bengaluru prison radicalisation case linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. Read the full details of the conspiracy.
CCTV captures a masked man throwing packets containing mobile phones and suspected drugs into Belagavi's Hindalaga Central Jail, raising serious security concerns. Police investigation underway.
Karnataka DGP Alok Kumar reveals prison main gates are the primary breach point for banned mobiles. Over 100 phones seized in recent drives. Read about the crackdown plan.
A major security operation at Mandya District Prison involving 84 police and prison staff found no banned substances. The 1.5-hour search ensures inmate safety. Read the full report.
Jharkhand DGP Tadasa Mishra inspected the Hazaribag open jail, reviewed inmate facilities, and assured benefits under the state's surrender policy. Read more.
DGP Alok Kumar inspected Mangaluru District Prison, citing overcrowding at 170% capacity. He revealed plans for AI surveillance and stricter vigilance to curb contraband. Read more.
Leading doctors at Kolkata's MRC 25 summit predict a boom in robotic therapy & AI for rehab in India over the next 5-7 years, focusing on patient-centric tech solutions.
Foreign courts deny India's extradition pleas citing poor prison conditions. New data shows 5.3L inmates in 2023, with 120% occupancy. Better reporting can reform justice. Read more.
Residents of Worli SRA housing societies protest as authority moves to terminate developer, jeopardizing homes for 2,500 families. Threaten BMC election boycott. Full story inside.
In a major crackdown, Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara prison saw its largest-ever seizure of 30 mobile phones. Authorities have registered 10 FIRs for illegal activities. Read the full report.
A 27-year-old murder undertrial, Vishal Kamble, succumbed to injuries after being assaulted with a floor tile by two inmates at Yerawada Central Prison. Police have added murder charges. Read the full details.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara clarifies viral prison videos are from BJP's tenure. Data reveals 153 cases registered for banned items in prisons over two years. Read the full story.
Bengaluru Central Prison officials seized 79 mobile phones, sharp weapons, and cash in a surprise raid. A case is registered under the Karnataka Prisons Act. Read the full details.
A major disturbance erupted at Mangaluru District Prison, leading to a police case against 15 inmates. Authorities are investigating the protest over alleged food quality issues.
A violent clash between inmates at Ludhiana Central Jail left the jail superintendent injured. Authorities have launched a probe into the incident. Read the full report.
A 27-year-old murder undertrial was critically injured after being attacked by two fellow inmates with a stone tile in Pune's Yerawada Central Prison. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns.
Maharashtra home dept informs HC of reducing prison vacancies from 29% to 25.75%. 726 more posts to be filled by March 2026, with all 1,820 vacancies targeted by Dec 2027. Details inside.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant advocates renaming prisons to 'sudhar grih' to focus on rehabilitation. He spoke at the inauguration of an ITI in Bhondsi jail complex.
A Karnataka prison warder was caught red-handed trying to smuggle prohibited items hidden in his underwear. Read the full details of the security breach and the arrest.
A warder at Bengaluru Central Prison was arrested for attempting to smuggle cigarettes and drug-suspect paper. This is the second such incident in three months, raising security concerns.