A Bengaluru special court has ordered a Criminal Investigation Department (CID) probe after a key witness in the Prajwal Revanna rape trial reported receiving threats. The court has also mandated police protection for the witness and her family, following recent security lapses involving unauthorized electronic items found in the convict’s prison cell.
A Bengaluru special court has directed the Criminal Investigation Department to initiate an inquiry into allegations of witness intimidation made during the ongoing legal proceedings against former Hassan Member of Parliament Prajwal Revanna. The directive follows a testimony during which a key prosecution witness reported receiving threatening phone calls after her court appearance, raising immediate concerns about the safety of those involved in the trial.
In response to the witness's complaint, the court has ordered the Additional Director General of Police of the CID to conduct a thorough investigation and submit a status report by the next hearing. To ensure the integrity of the trial process, the court also issued a mandate requiring the state to provide formal legal protection to the witness and her son.
This development occurs amid heightened scrutiny regarding prison security. Earlier this week, officials at the Parappana Agrahara central prison recovered prohibited electronic devices, including a mobile phone and a pen drive, from Prajwal Revanna’s cell. These findings have prompted broader questions regarding the management of high-profile inmates and the enforcement of prison rules.
Prajwal Revanna, who served as an MP from 2019 to 2024, was convicted in a rape case and sentenced to life imprisonment by a special court in August 2025. He is currently serving his term at the Parappana Agrahara prison. The legal proceedings have been followed closely due to the high profile of the case and the subsequent investigations into the alleged sexual assault incidents.
Investors and members of the public interested in the legal developments will likely track the outcomes of the CID probe and the court’s assessment of prison security protocols. The next important update will be the submission of the CID’s findings to the special court, which may clarify whether security measures for trial witnesses and prisoners are sufficient to prevent further interference with judicial proceedings.