Bengaluru, 14 Jan

The high-level committee on Karnataka prison reforms, headed by ADGP (Law and Order) R Hitendra, submitted its report to Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday.

The committee’s recommendations, which cover illegal acts, security measures and reforms in state prisons, will be reviewed with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah before action, Parameshwara told reporters.

"The Hitendra-headed committee submitted its report. I will discuss it, and if necessary, submit it to the cabinet. Some recommendations have been made, which I will review with the chief minister," Parameshwara said.

The report comes in the context of allegations of preferential treatment and illegal activities in some prisons.

Controversy erupted after videos purportedly showed inmates, including notorious criminals and a terror suspect, enjoying preferential treatment inside Parappana Agrahara Central Jail in Bengaluru, hogging national attention.

Officials said the panel examined security protocols, prisoner management, and potential reforms aimed at improving discipline and transparency in state correctional facilities.