Multiple Arrests in Bengaluru Jail Phone Smuggling Case Involving Prajwal Revanna
Police arrested multiple individuals, including prison warders and inmates, for smuggling mobile phones and SIM cards into Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara Central Prison. The investigation began after a surprise raid on August 11 uncovered a phone, SIM card, charger, and notebook in the cell of convicted former MP Prajwal Revanna and undertrial Prathap Rai. Forensic analysis revealed explicit videos on the phone and web series on a pen drive. Revanna denied ownership, claiming shared use among inmates. Authorities continue probing the smuggling network and unauthorized communications.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (36/100). Lens Score 50/100.
Outlets measured: theprint, english, hindustantimes, timesnow, thetelegraph, thetribune, moneycontrol, indianexpress, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 9 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (25–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 11 Sept, 10:47 am. Other outlets followed.