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Crime
Bengaluru Jail Chief Arrested Over Alleged Sexual Solicitation of Convict's Wife
✍️ NDTV
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 06:48 AM
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Somashekar, the former Chief Superintendent of a Bengaluru jail, has been arrested for allegedly soliciting sex from a convict's wife. The allegation surfaced during the investigation into the 2018 release of convict Shankar A. based on a forged Supreme Court order.
The former Chief Superintendent of a Bengaluru jail, identified as Sri Somashekar, has been arrested by police. The arrest stems from serious allegations that he solicited sexual favors from the wife of an inmate while serving in his official capacity.
The case against Somashekar came to light during a broader police investigation into the irregular release of convict Shankar A. in 2018. Authorities had discovered that the prisoner was freed based on a forged order from the Supreme Court, prompting a detailed inquiry into the jail administration's conduct at the time.
As part of this ongoing probe, investigators uncovered evidence suggesting that Somashekar abused his position to interact inappropriately with the convict's family. The allegations have led to his formal arrest, adding a layer of criminal misconduct to the existing charges related to the forged release order.
The incident highlights significant lapses in the oversight of high-ranking prison officials in Karnataka. Police are continuing their investigation to determine the full extent of the malpractice and any other individuals involved in the 2018 incident.
The case against Somashekar came to light during a broader police investigation into the irregular release of convict Shankar A. in 2018. Authorities had discovered that the prisoner was freed based on a forged order from the Supreme Court, prompting a detailed inquiry into the jail administration's conduct at the time.
As part of this ongoing probe, investigators uncovered evidence suggesting that Somashekar abused his position to interact inappropriately with the convict's family. The allegations have led to his formal arrest, adding a layer of criminal misconduct to the existing charges related to the forged release order.
The incident highlights significant lapses in the oversight of high-ranking prison officials in Karnataka. Police are continuing their investigation to determine the full extent of the malpractice and any other individuals involved in the 2018 incident.