Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has said that a raid was conducted at the prison cell of former MP Prajwal Revanna after authorities received a tip-off.
During the search, officials reportedly recovered a mobile phone from Revanna’s possession. The government has now started an investigation to determine how the phone reached the prison and how it may have been used.
Kharge said authorities are examining the contents of the mobile phone. However, the government is waiting for forensic evidence before drawing any final conclusions about the device or its use.
Forensic experts are expected to examine the phone and check information such as calls, messages, files and other digital data. The investigation could help authorities understand whether prison rules were violated and whether the device was used for any unauthorised communication.
The home minister stressed that officials should not reach conclusions before the forensic examination is completed. The evidence will be reviewed as part of the investigation, and further action will depend on the findings.
The incident has attracted attention because prisoners are generally restricted from possessing mobile phones and other unauthorised communication devices. Such restrictions are intended to maintain security inside prisons and prevent illegal communication.
Officials are also expected to examine how the phone entered the prison and whether anyone helped provide it to Revanna. The investigation may also look at possible security lapses within the prison.
The government has said that the matter is being investigated and that the forensic report will be important in determining the next steps.
For now, authorities are waiting for the technical examination of the phone before making further claims. The final findings are expected to clarify the circumstances surrounding the recovery of the device and whether any rules were broken.