Following allegations of VIP treatment being extended to some inmates at the Parappana Agrahara Central Prison,the state government on Monday transferred Chief Superintendent of Prisons K.Suresh,while two junior officials suspended .

Home Minister G.Parameshwara announced that,for the first time,Bengaluru Central Jail will be overseen by an IPS officer to ensure strict supervision and accountability.

Addressing reporters after a high-level review meeting, Parameshwara said that two other officials had also been suspended in connection with the incident.

“The Superintendent of Prisons,Imam Sab Myageri, along with Assistant Superintendent,Ashok Bhajantri have been suspended with immediate effect ,”he said.

Earlier Mr.Parameshara said that such activities in the prison cannot be tolerated

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