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CP Orders Transfer of Prajwal Revanna from Bangalore Jail to Hindalga Jail in Belagavi

Authorities moved nine accused individuals, including Prajwal Revanna, to different jails after allegations of mobile phone use and fake document creation surfaced.

CP Orders Transfer of Prajwal Revanna from Bangalore Jail to Hindalga Jail in Belagavi
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Democracy News Live Desk
Date
9 Oct 2026
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2 min
A Directive Moves Nine Accused

On 2026-10-09, CP (Cyber Police) authorities issued an order to transfer several accused persons to various jails as per directions. The order covered nine individuals, including Prajwal Revanna, who was shifted from a Bangalore jail to Hindalga Jail in Belagavi.

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Phone Allegations Trigger an FIR

The transfer followed allegations that Prajwal Revanna used a mobile phone while in custody. As a result, an FIR was registered against seven individuals regarding secret mobile phone usage in jail.

Shankar’s Move Over Fake Documents

Another accused, Shankar, was shifted to Ballari Jail for allegedly creating fake documents to secure release. Director General Somashekar was involved in the aspect concerning Shankar's fake documents.

Another accused, Shankar, was shifted to Ballari Jail for allegedly creating fake documents to secure release.

Legal Framework: The Kokak Act

The orders were issued specifically for accused persons under the Kokak Act.

What Comes Next

As of the date of the order, 2026-10-09, the nine individuals, including Prajwal Revanna and Shankar, remain in their assigned facilities: Hindalga Jail, Ballari Jail, and other unspecified jails for the remainder of the group.

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