Main accused in police recruitment scam booked for misconduct in jail

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Main accused in the Police Sub-Inspector recruitment scam Rudragowda Patil (RD Patil) was booked again on Saturday for creating disturbance inside the Kalaburagi Central Prison.According to prison officials, Patil objected to a routine barrack inspection and engaged in a verbal altercation with jail staff. He questioned their authority to conduct inspection and refused to allow them to proceed without prior permission.Following the incident, a complaint was lodged at the Farhatabad Police Station by Superintendent of Kalaburagi Central Prison Anita.Sources said that the inspection is being carried out as per instructions from senior officials.The staff also recalled how Patil had created trouble when he was released from prison for two weeks following a Supreme Court order last month. At that time too, jail authorities filed a complaint of misbehaviour and assault.Prison officials said that Patil has been repeatedly involved in indiscipline in the jail.Published - December 28, 2025 06:56 pm IST