Woman undertrial caught while trying to smuggle ₹11,500 cash into Parappana Agrahara Central Prison - The HinduUpdated - October 18, 2026 11:59 pm IST - BengaluruThe undertrial was caught during the security check at the Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, after returning from a court hearing. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTOA woman undertrial prisoner was allegedly caught attempting to smuggle ₹11,500 in cash into Parappana Agrahara Central Prison after returning from a court hearing on October 12.The accused, identified as Agnes Nambalirawa, is an undertrial prisoner lodged in the prison on October 7, following an order issued by the City Civil and Sessions Court in connection with a case registered at the Hennur Police Station.According to a complaint filed on October 13, the woman was taken to the court for a hearing, escorted by the prison staff Madina, Bhagyalakshmi and Sanjeev Nayak.When she returned to the prison between 3 p.m. and 3.30 p.m., she was subjected to a routine search at the inspection point near the sub-main gate. A woman security personnel of the Karnataka State Industrial Security Force (KSISF) reportedly found Nambalirawa carrying 23 currency notes of ₹500 denomination, totaling ₹11,500.The cash was seized. Based on a report submitted by the KSISF, a complaint was lodged seeking appropriate legal action against the woman. A probe is under way to ascertain the source of the cash.Published - October 17, 2026 08:47 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }