Bengaluru Central Prison declared ‘prohibited items-free’; six inmates get 30-day remission
The six convicted prisoners participated in Raja Satyavrata or Shani Prabhava, a three-hour play staged inside the prison; it was written, directed and enacted entirely by prisoners
The Bengaluru Central Prison has been declared a 'prohibited items-free zone' after surprise inspections found no banned items, including mobile phones, ganja, and tobacco products. Six inmates were awarded 30 days' sentence reduction for their exceptional performance in a three-hour prison play on November 1, 2026. The play, Raja Satyavrata or Shani Prabhava, highlighted themes of truth, righteousness, honesty, patience, and courage.
Inmates who maintain good conduct and avoid prohibited items for a year will receive canteen privileges and special visits. The prison also planted 1,956 saplings to commemorate Karnataka's unification in 1956 and organized a State-level Prison Sports Meet-2026.
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