Two Undertrial Prisoners Assault Assistant Jailer at Bengaluru Central Prison

On January 7, 2026, two undertrial prisoners, Anand and Abdul Ghani, allegedly assaulted Assistant Jailer S. Murthy at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in Bengaluru during a routine duty at Tower 2 Gate. The incident followed a dispute when inmates were denied unauthorized entry. Police registered an FIR after the Prison Department's internal inquiry. The attack highlights ongoing security concerns for prison staff, underscored by a recent high-level committee report calling for reforms and enhanced safety measures.