Mangaluru: Undertrials booked for threatening staff, creating ruckus at district prison

Mangaluru: Undertrials booked for threatening staff, creating ruckus at district prison

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Mar 17, 2026: A case has been registered at the Barke Police Station against several undertrial prisoners for allegedly creating a disturbance and threatening prison staff at the District Prison Mangaluru.

According to a complaint filed by prison superintendent Sharana Basappa, undertrial prisoner Mohammed Iqbal reportedly entered the office and demanded that newly admitted inmates be shifted to his cell as per his instructions.

When the demand was refused, Iqbal allegedly shouted, used abusive language and threatened the superintendent. Despite efforts by prison staff to calm him, he allegedly attempted to assault the complainant.

Another undertrial, Mohammed Afreed, reportedly joined Iqbal during the confrontation. The two allegedly abused the staff and tried to attack them using a plastic chair available in the prison premises.

They are also accused of damaging government property, including an RO water filter and connected pipes, causing an estimated loss of ₹12,000.

In a related development, another inmate, Shehraj alias Shahrukh, allegedly instigated the violence from inside Cell No. 3 of Block ‘A’. He reportedly set fire to bedding materials and broke carrom boards, handing over the pieces to the other accused and provoking them to attack prison staff, thereby obstructing official duties.

Police have registered a case and further investigation is underway.