Now the demand for strict security measures in Mysore Central Jail is increasing, but the mobile signal jammers installed by it have stopped working for four years and no action has been taken.
The current situation of the signal jammers in Mysore Central Jail
Mysore Central Jail was equipped with mobile phone jammers that can effectively block 2G and 3G frequencies. However, these devices have been out of service for many years and have not been updated to adapt to modern 5G technology. The problem of the failure of this equipment has seriously affected the security management of the prison.
Similar problems in Parappana Agrahara Central Jail
Interestingly, Parappana Agrahara Central Jail also has similar problems. Although the jammer devices in Parappana Agrahara Central Jail are still in use, their functions cannot prevent prisoners from staying in touch with the outside world, including video calls.
At the Parapana Agrahara Central Jail, an inmate was filmed outside having a video call with a friend while he was being held in the same cell as Sandalwood actor Darshan Tugudepa, who is currently detained for the murder of Chitradurga's Renuka Swamy.
Currently, the Mysore Central Jail has submitted a proposal to the government to install 5G jammers, which is intended to solve the problem of the existing jammers not working. However, despite the proposal, the government has not responded so far. The Mysore Central Jail's Director General of Police Ramesh told The Mysore Star that despite the lack of new jammer equipment, the prison has taken measures to prevent prisoners from sneaking mobile phones into the prison.
The current situation and future of the prison
The Mysore Central Jail was built in 1973 and was originally designed to accommodate 560 prisoners. However, the prison currently holds 810 prisoners, far exceeding its designed capacity. If the prison continues to be overcrowded, it is expected that about 50 prisoners will be transferred to other prisons to relieve the pressure. However, Ramesh added that there are no plans to build new prisons at present. The design of the prison reflects the crime rate of fifty years ago, but with the rising crime rate and the increase in the number of prisoners, the prison is facing increasing pressure.
| Mysore Central Jail Information Sheet | |
| Address | Mysore Central Jail BB Keri, Rajendra Nagar Mysore, Karnataka 570001 |
| Number of prison staff | 102 staffs |
| Cable TV Arrangement | There are around 40 cells in the jail, among which 35 are meant for men and 5 cells are occupied by women. Each cell includes Television with Set Top Box which costs Rs.1000 (per Set Top Box), and all the prisoners are allowed to watch television till night 10:30 only, and will be switched-off later. |
| Well-Known Prisoners | There were more than 1000 prisoners kept in this jail, along with famous profiles such as Don. Chotta Rajjan, and Shooter Bachcha Khan. |
Summary
The mobile phone jammer in Mysore Central Prison has been out of service for four years, exposing a major loophole in prison security management. Despite the proposal to update the equipment, the government's slow response and the failure of the equipment still pose a serious threat to prison security. The solution to this problem depends not only on the update of technical equipment, but also requires active response and action from the government and relevant departments.