Prisons DIG Somashekar held over forged SC order used to free life convict in 2018
- On Monday, Karnataka Police arrested Deputy Inspector General M Somashekar, currently stationed in North Zone, Gulbarga, for allegedly facilitating the release of a life convict using a forged Supreme Court order.
- Srikanth S, an assistant in the Convict Prisoner Section, allegedly forged a Supreme Court order dated November 2, 2018, to release Shankar, a life convict serving time for a 2001 kidnapping case registered by Chickpet police.
- Shankar's wife allegedly paid Rs 6 lakh of a requested Rs 12 lakh to secure his release, and the superintendent of Bengaluru Central Prisons discovered the forged documentation in May, filing a police complaint.
- Deputy Commissioner of Police M Narayana announced the arrest on Monday, and Somashekar was produced before a court and remanded to police custody until October 9 for further investigation.
- Authorities allege Somashekar failed to cooperate with investigators, despite Shankar's wife claiming he assisted in the release; Srikanth and the wife remain in judicial custody.
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Prisons DIG allegedly sexually exploited convict’s wife
The wife of the convict, who was released from the Parappana Agrahara Central Prison based on a forged Supreme Court order, has reportedly claimed that she was sexually exploited by the Chief Superintendent of the Prison, presently Deputy Inspector-General of Prisons (DIG) M. Somashekhar, for her husband’s parole and release.
Senior Prison Official Held Over Forged Supreme Court Order In Convict Release Case
A Deputy Inspector General (Prisons) in Karnataka, M Somashekar, has been arrested for allegedly facilitating the release of a life convict in 2018 by forging a Supreme Court order. The convict's wife, also arrested, accused Somashekar of sexual exploitation. The case came to light after a complaint from the Bengaluru Central Prison Superintendent, revealing a complex conspiracy involving a prison assistant who forged the order.
Karnataka: Probe widens after jail DIG held for prisoner release
Bengaluru: The investigation into the alleged use of a fake Supreme Court order to secure the release of a life convict has taken a significant turn with Parappana Agrahara police arresting Jail DIG Somashekar. The case dates back to 2018, when Shankar, a prisoner sentenced to life imprisonment in a murder case, was released from … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on Whats…
Karnataka prison DIG frees murder convict using fake Supreme Court papers, 'sexually exploits' his wife
Somashekhar, a deputy inspector general of Karnataka Prisons, was arrested for serious corruption allegations. The officer was involved in the illegal release of a murderer using forged Supreme Court documents. Additional accusations include sexually exploiting the convict's wife and granting unlawful paroles. He allegedly bypassed prison protocols to favor the convict, which violated established regulations. The investigation highlights extensi…
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