CCB raids Parappana Agrahara Jail, seizes Ganja, blades, cash from inmates
Bengaluru: Central Crime Branch (CCB) police carried out a surprise raid at the Parappana Agrahara Central Prison on Monday and seized a number of illegal and dangerous items from inmates. The operation, which began in the early morning and continued till afternoon, led to the recovery of ganja, knives, blades, scissors, tobacco, and cash from inside the jail premises.
Officials confirmed that the raid was aimed at tightening security inside the prison and curbing illegal activities. The CCB team thoroughly checked different sections of the jail and searched the belongings of several inmates.
Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh, while speaking to the media, said that recovering cash, sharp weapons like blades and rods, and other harmful materials from prisoners is a very serious matter. He added that necessary action will be taken immediately based on the findings of the raid.
Sources in the CCB said the items seized included ganja, tools used for consuming drugs, various sharp weapons such as blades, scissors, knives, and other hazardous items. A total of ₹16,180 in cash was also found with inmates. Authorities have said that such materials inside a high-security prison point to serious lapses, and measures will be taken to prevent such incidents in the future.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Australia add Steve Smith as replacement for Hazlewood in T20 World Cup squad
Pallekele (PTI): Senior Australia batter Steve Smith was on Monday approved as replacement for the injured pacer Josh Hazlewood, hours before his side's must-win T20 World Cup match against Sri Lanka here.
Smith thus becomes the 15th member of the injury-hit Australia squad.
"Smith is named as a replacement for Hazlewood, who is now officially ruled out from participating in the tournament due to a calf injury. The team’s medical staff had hoped to have him fit in time to feature in the latter parts of the tournament but were unsuccessful," the ICC said in statement.
Smith had earlier been flown to Sri Lanka as cover for skipper Mitchell Marsh, who missed Australia's opening two matches due to a testicular injury.
The veteran batter trained with the squad on Sunday and is in contention to feature in the crucial clash.
Smith has not played a T20I since February last year but has been in good form in the format in domestic competitions.
In positive signs for the 2021 champions, Marsh too has returned to training. The skipper batted in the nets while also taking part in running and fielding drills on Sunday.
Australia’s World Cup campaign is hanging in the balance following their 23-run defeat to Zimbabwe, and they must beat Sri Lanka on Monday to avoid an early exit.
