Bengaluru, Aug. 12 -- The Central Crime Branch (CCB) conducted an extensive search at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison following allegations of illegal activities inside the facility and seized more than 80 mobile phones.

The operation was carried out by a team of over 80 CCB personnel, who searched various barracks and premises inside the prison. The search began around 1 pm on Tuesday , August 11 and continued until nearly 8 pm, according to CCB sources.

The operation was led by CCB Deputy Commissioners of Police Haribabu and Raja Imam Qasim. During the search, officials reportedly found more than 10 mobile phones in some of the barracks. Besides mobile phones, some prohibited items were also recovered from inmates, officials said. ...