Telangana prisons department denies reports of terror plot at Cherlapally jail

The Telangana Prisons Department has dismissed reports claiming that individuals met terror convicts at Cherlapally Central Prison to plan attacks. Officials said no such incident occurred and warned that spreading unverified information could create public panic.

Hyderabad: The Telangana Prisons Department on Saturday described as baseless the reports of some persons meeting with ‘terror convicts’ in the Central Prison Cherlapally and planning terror attacks in the city.

DIG Prisons (Hyderabad Range) Dr D Srinivas said the news being circulated is factually incorrect, baseless, and not supported by any verified information. “Upon verification with prison authorities and concerned intelligence agencies, it has been clearly confirmed that no such incident has taken place. There is no credible intelligence input indicating any unlawful activity or conspiracy as alleged in news media,” said D Srinivas.

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He said all interviews (mulaqat) in Central Prison are conducted strictly in accordance with established prison rules and strict security protocols. “Every visitor is subjected to thorough verification, documentation and monitoring procedures. The prison administration maintains stringent surveillance mechanisms to ensure the safety and security of the institution and the public at large,” he said.

The dissemination of unverified and sensational information may cause unnecessary panic among the public and undermine the morale of the prison staff who are performing their duties with utmost diligence, said the official.