Last Updated:November 08, 2025, 14:46 IST Zuhab Hameed Shakeel Manna, accused of recruiting youth for the global terror outfit, was reportedly living in unusual comfort behind bars. Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Prison (Photo: Social Media) An investigation uncovered serious irregularities at Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Jail, where an ISIS operative was allegedly granted VIP-style privileges despite being lodged in a high-security block. Zuhab Hameed Shakeel Manna, accused of recruiting youth for the global terror outfit, was reportedly living in unusual comfort behind bars. Sources said he had access to a smartphone and was using it freely- an extraordinary breach for a high-risk inmate. The revelations triggered widespread concern and raised questions about oversight, internal collusion and systemic failure inside one of Karnataka’s most closely monitored prisons. The controversy intensified after viral videos surfaced on social media showing inmates enjoying facilities far beyond standard prison norms. Director General of Prisons B. Dayananda ordered a detailed inquiry and instructed officials to verify footage that allegedly features high-profile inmates Umesh Reddy and Tarun Raju. Read more: Probe Ordered …