{
  "id": 12159383,
  "title": "Karnataka DIG frees murder convict using fake SC papers, 'sexually exploits' his wife",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/karnataka-dig-frees-murder-convict-using-fake-sc-papers-sexually",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T13:03:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/bengaluru-prison-row-dig-arrested-over-illegal-release-of-life-term-convict-parole-violations/articleshow/134706490.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Somashekhar, a deputy inspector general of Karnataka Prisons, was arrested for serious corruption allegations. The officer was involved in the illegal release of a murderer using forged Supreme Court documents. Additional accusations include sexually exploiting the convict's wife and granting unlawful paroles. He allegedly bypassed prison protocols to favor the convict, which violated established…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}