Karnataka prison reforms panel submits report to minister
Bengaluru (PTI): 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 activities, security measures, and reform measures in state prisons, will be reviewed with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah before further action, Parameshwara told reporters.
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"The Hitendra-headed committee has 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," he said.
The report comes in the wake of allegations of preferential treatment and illegal activities in certain state 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, prompting national attention.
Officials said the panel examined security protocols, prisoner management, and potential reforms aimed at improving discipline and transparency in state correctional facilities.
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Sooryavanshi's century in vain as SRH beat RR by 5 wickets
Jaipur (PTI): Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's century went in vain as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by five wickets in their IPL match here on Saturday.
Sooryavanshi hammered his second hundred in the IPL — a 37-ball 103 — as Rajasthan Royals put on board a strong 228 for six after they were put in to bat first.
Sooryavanshi got plenty of support from Dhruv Jurel, who made a 35-ball 51 and, helped the teenager milk 112 runs for the second wicket. In the death overs, Donovan Ferreira (33) played some big shots as RR went past the 200-run mark.
But, SRH chased down the target of 229 with nine balls to spare, with Ishan Kishan top-scoring with a 74 off 31 balls. Abhishek Sharma chipped in with 57 off 29 deliveries as SRH reached 229 for 5 in 18.3 overs.
Brief Scores:
Rajasthan Royals: 228/6 in 20 overs (Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 103, Dhruv Jurel 51; Pat Cummins 1/27, Eshan Malinga 2/38).
Sunrisers Hydearabad: 229 for 5 in 18.3 overs (Ishan Kishan 74, Abhishek Sharma 57; Jofra Archer 2/34, Brijesh Sharma 2/44).
