'Won't Tolerate': Karnataka Home Minister Blames Prison Heads Over Bengaluru Jail Video

Last Updated:November 10, 2025, 11:11 IST

A video has emerged online showing snacks and liquor bottles inside the jail. The inmates can be seen dancing while others use plates and mugs as musical instruments

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has reacted to the ongoing row over a viral video of Bengaluru jail featuring the inmates partying, dancing, and consuming liquor.

Acknowledging the reports, the minister said that the government has taken the incident seriously and held the prison heads responsible for the same.

“There have been reports of illegal activities inside Prisons in the state. The government has taken this seriously and won’t tolerate this. Respective prison heads are responsible if Ganja, phones, etc., are being smuggled," he said.

“We will take reports, and we also have some information; we will take suitable action as required," said the minister.

What’s The Case?

A video has emerged online showing snacks and liquor bottles inside the jail. The inmates can be seen dancing while others use plates and mugs as musical instruments. Disposable glasses filled with alcohol, along with plates of sliced fruit and fried peanuts, were neatly placed on the floor.

Another video showed four miniature liquor bottles lined up as inmates danced to the rhythm created by banging utensils like drums.

Some inmates can also be seen accessing mobile phones.

The incident has raised concerns over the security arrangements inside the prison.

The incident comes only days after a row erupted over reports that high-risk inmates—including Zuhab Hameed Shakeel Manna, accused of recruiting youth for ISIS, and Umesh Reddy, charged with rape and murder—were allegedly found using mobile phones and Smart TVs, and appeared to be receiving VIP treatment inside the jail.

The revelations sparked widespread concern and raised serious questions about supervision, possible internal involvement, and lapses within one of Karnataka’s most secure prisons.

Director General of Prisons B Dayananda has ordered a detailed investigation and directed officials to verify the footage.

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