Jail riot led by Kodi Suni: No probe yet into conspiracy angle

Incidentally, Kodi Suni had been demanding a transfer from the high-security prison for a long time. It is felt that the riot was planned to placate him

Punishment or favour? Kodi Suni moved to Tavanur Central Jail

Though Suni had repeatedly raised the demand to shift him from Viyyur for the past three years, it could not be implemented as the court did not allow it

Jailer, inmate injured in separate clashes inside Viyyur prison

As per reports, the first clash happened over a complaint about insufficient quantity of food served in the prison, while the second was over an inmate allegedly passing on inside information of other prisoners.

'I will tell my needs, demands to those concerned': Greeshma after being released from prison

The prime accused in the Parassala Sharon murder case was released from jail on Tuesday night after the High Court granted her conditional bail.

Racket of ex-convicts smuggling narcotics into jails, reveals police probe

The probe found that former convicts take advantage of the 'visitor's time' to inform inmates of the time and location of the drop. They then throw them over high-security walls.

Prisoner escapes from Viyyur Central jail in broad daylight

Viyyur Police said the prisoner, Govindaraj of Pollachi in Tamil Nadu, escaped while gardening on the premises of the jail around 9 am.

Actor Danny Masterson receives 30 years to life in prison for raping two women

Prominent former Scientologist and actress Leah Remini attended Thursday's sentencing hearing and comforted the women before and after they delivered their statements.

One more convict now on death row in Kerala; hangman awaited

Already, 16 persons who have been sentenced to death are lodged in different jails in Kerala.

More time allowed for interaction of prisoners with kin, friends, lawyers