Mangaluru: Mangaluru city police raided district prison on Sunday.
The raid team was led by two DCP’s Shantharaju and Dr Sanjeev patil. ACP’s, Inspectors from several police stations, police personnel, KSRp and CRP personnel also took part in the raid.
The raid lasted for many hours and heavy protection was given during the raid. The jail was surrounded by the police personnel.
Police used canine squad and metal detectors to conduct the raid.
DCP Shantharaju informed that it was a routine raid, conducted by jail authorities and city police. There was no specific reason behind the raid.
“Police have seized two mobile phones and two SIM cards during the raid,” he said.