Bengaluru: The installation of mobile phone jammers at the Mangaluru district prison triggered a light-hearted yet sharp exchange in the Assembly on Monday. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, responding to BJP legislator Vedavyas Kamath, questioned how people outside knew about network availability inside the prison.
“It is true that the jammer is causing inconvenience to people in nearby areas. But if you claim there is mobile connectivity inside the prison, how do you know that? Do you have contact with people inside?” Shivakumar quipped, drawing laughter in the House.
Earlier, raising the issue during Zero Hour, Kamath said: “Because of the jammer installed at the district prison in the heart of Mangaluru, residents and businesses in the surrounding areas are struggling to use mobile services. Ironically, signals are still available inside the jail.”
He further pointed out that people within a 2-3 km radius of the prison are facing severe network disruptions. “Banks, colleges, hotels, and even court proceedings that are held online have been badly affected. While it may sound strange, it is indeed true. The government must act to resolve this issue,” Kamath urged.
Responding on behalf of the government, Shivakumar assured that Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara would provide a detailed reply on the matter.
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