Mysore/Mysuru, Dec. 14 -- An attempt to smuggle marijuana (ganja) concealed inside the waistbands of jeans into Mysuru Central Prison has come to light, with two persons taken into custody in connection with the incident.

According to prison officials, Roopa, who had arrived at the prison on Friday evening to deliver clothes to her son Akash, an undertrial prisoner, allegedly attempted to sneak the contraband inside.

The act was reportedly orchestrated by M. Suresh, who is said to have instructed her to carry out the smuggling. Both Roopa and Suresh were detained by prison authorities and later handed over to the Mandi Mohalla Police Station.

Before permitting the prison visit, staff members Priyanka and Revanna inspected the bag broug...