Overview
- Director General of Prisons B. Dayananda ordered a detailed inquiry and asked officials to verify videos said to feature Umesh Reddy and gold-smuggling accused Tarun Raju.
- Prison authorities said they are gathering details to confirm the authenticity and timelines of the clips, and no determination has been announced.
- Coverage also cites allegations that ISIS accused Zuhab Hameed Shakeel Manna had smartphone access inside the high-security facility, raising security concerns.
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he would look into the matter and initiate necessary action based on the findings.
- The claims have renewed scrutiny of oversight at Parappana Agrahara, tying into the Ranya Rao gold-smuggling investigation and past Supreme Court directions against special inmate privileges.