Bengaluru, Aug 27 (IANS): The Karnataka government on Tuesday sought a report on management of all prisons in the state in the wake of the preferential treatment given to jailed Kannada superstar Darshan in Bengaluru Central Prison coming to light recently.

Home Minister G Parameshwara stated on Tuesday, “We are not just investigating the incident that occurred in Parappana Agrahara involving Darshan. We will review what is happening in all jails across the state and examine the current prison management system."

Speaking to reporters near his residence in Bengaluru, HM Parameshwara said, a committee led by an IPS officer would be formed to submit a report in this regard.

During a visit to Hindalga Jail in Belagavi, several flaws were found, and action was taken, he asserted.

"We will also review the prisons in Shivamogga, Mangaluru, and other places," HM Parameshwara said.

“It was discovered during a visit on Monday that history-sheeter Wilson Naga was allowed to move from one barrack to another. This incident has also been captured on CCTVs. In this context, we have been able to take action,” he said.

HM Parameshwara added, "We have already suspended nine officers, including the Chief Superintendent and the Superintendent of the prison. Other officials will be appointed to these positions. Those who assisted Darshan in the prison have been suspended. The investigation is still ongoing. A senior IPS officer will be appointed for further investigation. Permanent action will be taken based on the report they provide.”

The government will not decide on transferring Darshan, who is in judicial custody in Parappana Agrahara in connection with a murder case, and other accused to another jail, HM Parameshwara stated and added that the prison authority would transfer the accused based on the court's direction.

Since he is an undertrial prisoner, the transfer has to be done according to specific rules.