The Prison Paradox  – The Hindu

In June, a 29-year-old man named Nayan Soren was electrocuted while trying to switch on a water pump near a prison complex in Parappana Agrahara. People around him struggled to call an ambulance due to mobile signal jammers installed at the prison. Despite protests and meetings, the issue persists. The prison has been under scrutiny for inmates using mobile phones, leading to suspensions and transfers of officials. Concerns have been raised about criminal activities inside the prison and the preferential treatment of inmates. Security measures are being reviewed, but doubts remain about their effectiveness in addressing the root issues.