Viral Video Shows Handcuffed Accused Using Mobile Phone at Mumbai Sessions Court
A viral video showing a handcuffed accused allegedly using a mobile phone on the premises of the Mumbai Sessions Court in the presence of police personnel has sparked serious security concerns over custody protocols.
The footage, which circulated widely on social media, shows the accused with his hands cuffed while speaking into a mobile phone as he stands near police personnel. In the clip, a police officer is seen allegedly gesturing to the accused several times to hand over the device. After completing the conversation, the accused appears to hand the phone over to a police officer.
Under standard security protocols, accused persons in custody or those brought to court for legal hearings are strictly prohibited from using mobile phones. The incident has raised questions regarding how a prohibited device reached an accused individual in custody and whether police personnel permitted him to use it.
The presence of police officers during the phone call has heightened scrutiny over supervisory lapses. Strict security measures are typically mandated across court premises, leading to questions over how the breach occurred and how the device was allowed to reach an accused in custody.
The circulation of the clip has prompted demands for an inquiry into the conduct of the police personnel escorting the accused. Questions have been raised regarding who provided the mobile phone, the identity of the person on the other end of the call, and whether the conversation had any connection with the ongoing case.
The incident has drawn attention to the security protocols followed during the transport and production of accused persons before judicial courts. Unauthorised phone access by individuals in custody presents potential security risks, particularly regarding communication with outside associates. Several netizens have called for a comprehensive investigation and strict action against any police personnel found violating established procedures.
There is currently no official confirmation regarding when the video was recorded. Attention has now turned to whether the Mumbai Police will initiate a formal inquiry to identify the accused individual and the personnel visible in the footage.
