The Superintendent of the Central Prison in Shivamogga has been transferred following allegations of assaulting the inmates. Four inmates have filed complaints against the superintendent and his colleagues.
DG (Prisons) Dr. Alok Mohan issued the order transferring Mahesh Kumar Jigani on February 21. He is being replaced by P. Mahadeva Naik, Superintendent at Kalaburagi Central Prison. Mahesh Kumar has been sent back to Mysuru, where he was posted earlier with additional charge of Shivamogga prison.
Tunga Nagar police have registered complaints against Mahesh Kumar and 13 of his colleagues based on a complaint filed by inmates.
