Hyderabad, Feb. 22 -- The Telangana Prisons Department has dismissed as "factually incorrect and baseless" allegations aired on television news scrolls claiming that inmates of Central Prison, Hyderabad, had conducted mulakats (interviews) with terror-linked individuals to plan attacks in key areas of the city.

In a press note issued on Saturday, February 21, the Office of the Deputy Inspector General of Prisons, Hyderabad Range, clarified that the news scrolls broadcast during the morning hours were not supported by any verified information.

No such incident took place: Officials

According to the department, upon verification with prison authorities and concerned intelligence agencies, it was confirmed that no such incident had taken ...