It is proof that you are in contact with prisoners; DK Shivakumar tells BJP MLA Vedavyas Kamath
Mangaluru prison mobile jammer row
Bengaluru: The installation of mobile phone jammers at the Mangaluru district prison triggered a light-hearted yet sharp exchange in the Assembly on Monday. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, responding to BJP legislator Vedavyas Kamath, questioned how people outside knew about network availability inside the prison.
“It is true that the jammer is causing inconvenience to people in nearby areas. But if you claim there is mobile connectivity inside the prison, how do you know that? Do you have contact with people inside?” Shivakumar quipped, drawing laughter in the House.
Earlier, raising the issue during Zero Hour, Kamath said: “Because of the jammer installed at the district prison in the heart of Mangaluru, residents and businesses in the surrounding areas are struggling to use mobile services. Ironically, signals are still available inside the jail.”
He further pointed out that people within a 2–3 km radius of the prison are facing severe network disruptions. “Banks, colleges, hotels, and even court proceedings that are held online have been badly affected. While it may sound strange, it is indeed true. The government must act to resolve this issue,” Kamath urged.
Responding on behalf of the government, Shivakumar assured that Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara would provide a detailed reply on the matter.
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Two held at Bengaluru airport with hydroponic ganja worth Rs 5.79 cr
Bengaluru (PTI): Two people were arrested at the Kempegowda International Airport here for attempting to smuggle hydroponic ganja valued at Rs 5.79 crore, upon their arrival from Bangkok on Wednesday, officials said
They seized 16.54 kg of hydroponic ganja, which was concealed in the checked-in baggage, the Bengaluru Customs said in a post on 'X'.
Both the accused were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, it said.
Meanwhile, the Customs officials at the Bengaluru Airport also disposed of 287.5 kg of Ganja (Hydroponic Weed) and 1.17 kg of Cocaine seized under the NDPS Act, 1985, in accordance with CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs) Disposal Manual on March 17, it said in another post.
