IndiaThe Karnataka government has suspended R Anitha, the chief superintendent of Kalaburagi central jail, following the emergence of videos showing inmates engaging in activities such as drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes, and playing cards within the prison facility. The suspension, ordered by Alok Kumar, the Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, comes after an investigation confirmed initial allegations of VIP treatment being provided to inmates and identified lapses in Anitha's management. Anitha has been transferred to the new central prison in Vijayapura and is restricted from leaving the headquarters without permission. This follows previous controversies involving Anitha, including an incident in 2017 related to the treatment of ousted AIADMK leader V K Sasikala in Bengaluru central prisons, which led to her transfer. Additionally, there have been prior issues at Kalaburagi central prison, including a breakout of three convicts in July and incidents of inmate fights. In 2024, Anitha faced threats via an audio message and had reported receiving money from an unknown individual, suspecting it was an attempt to damage her reputation.
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