{
  "id": 1876702,
  "title": "Viral Video Shows Handcuffed Accused Seen Using Mobile Phone Inside Mumbai Court Premises In Police Presence; Sparks Row",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/viral-video-shows-handcuffed-accused-seen-using-mobile-phone-inside",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T05:53:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/viral-video-shows-handcuffed-accused-seen-using-mobile-phone-inside-mumbai-court-premises-in-police-presence-sparks-row"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A video from inside the Mumbai Sessions Court has been shared widely on social media, showing a handcuffed suspect allegedly using a mobile phone while police officers were present. The footage has sparked controversy over security measures and concerns about the accused being allowed to use a prohibited device. The video shows the handcuffed suspect speaking on a mobile phone while near police personnel, with one officer allegedly indicating to the prisoner to hand him the phone. After completing the call, the suspect appears to hand the phone over to a police officer. Standard security protocols state that accused persons in custody should not be permitted to use mobile phones. The incident has raised questions about how the phone reached the suspect and whether any officers permitted its use. The presence of officers during the call has further heightened concerns about possible lapses in supervision. With strict security measures at court premises, questions are being asked about how a prohibited device allegedly bypassed these protocols. The Mumbai Police are now facing calls for an inquiry into the role of the officers accompanying the suspect. The footage has also prompted questions about who provided the phone, who the accused was communicating with and whether the conversation had any relevance to the ongoing case. Several netizens have called for a thorough investigation and strict action if any police personnel are found to have violated procedures.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: A video from the Mumbai Sessions Court premises has gone viral on social media, showing a handcuffed accused allegedly speaking on a mobile phone in the presence of police personnel. The video has raised serious questions over security arrangements and possible lapses in the handling of accused persons brought to court. The footage shows the accused, with his hands cuffed, speaking on a…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}