A forensic examination has revealed startling details from the mobile phone seized from former MP Prajwal Revanna.
The digital analysis found over 145 explicit video clips and multiple streaming movies on the device.
Authorities seized the smartphone and a pen drive from his barrack inside Parappana Agrahara Central Prison.
Bengaluru Police disclosed the forensic findings on Saturday following a comprehensive technical inspection, as reported by The Indian Express.
Forensic Analysis Uncovers Stored Digital Media
State Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) experts extracted gigabytes of encrypted data from the confiscated hardware.
The forensic report confirmed that the smartphone contained dozens of offline video folders.
Specifically, investigators identified 145 pornographic clips alongside multiple full-length feature films downloaded from streaming networks.
The device also contained several popular social media and encrypted communication applications.
Furthermore, digital call logs confirmed that the user made several outgoing phone calls from inside the prison facility, according to Hindustan Times.
Investigators are now reviewing recipient phone numbers to identify everyone who communicated with the inmate.
Surprise Search Uncovered Hidden Android Device
Prison enforcement teams recovered the contraband during an unannounced inspection late last month.
Acting on internal intelligence, jail wardens searched several high-security cells in the complex.
Officers discovered the functional Android smartphone concealed carefully within Revanna’s personal enclosure.
They also recovered an active SIM card and an external pen drive.
Consequently, the prison superintendent filed an official police complaint regarding the serious security breach.
Police immediately registered a fresh First Information Report (FIR) under the Karnataka Prisons Act.
Police Custody Granted for Sustained Interrogation
Following the recovery, Bengaluru Police approached the judiciary seeking custodial interrogation.
The 42nd Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) court reviewed the preliminary evidence.
Consequently, the court remanded Revanna to two days of police custody, as reported by Deccan Chronicle.
Detectives questioned the former lawmaker about the origins of the electronic device.
Investigators sought details on who purchased the SIM card and recharged data packs.
However, police officials noted that the accused offered evasive responses during initial interrogation rounds.
Investigation Targets Internal Prison Security Lapses
The recovery has highlighted severe vulnerabilities in prison surveillance systems.
Parappana Agrahara Central Prison operates mobile signal jammers and luggage scanners at every gate.
Therefore, investigators suspect internal collusion assisted the smuggling operation.
The prison directorate initiated departmental inquiries against several on-duty wardens and security staff.
Investigators are auditing visitor registers and CCTV recordings covering the barrack entry corridors.
Furthermore, cybercrime personnel are tracing financial transactions linked to the mobile account recharges.
Stringent Measures Ordered to Curb Contraband
Senior home department officials promised strict administrative action against compromised prison personnel.
Authorities have deployed additional dog squads and handheld metal detectors across sensitive barracks.
Meanwhile, technicians are upgrading mobile network jammers to block high-frequency cellular bands inside the perimeter.
Police will submit their final forensic findings before the jurisdictional court later this week.
The ongoing investigation aims to dismantle the illicit smuggling networks operating within the correctional facility.
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