Amid the controversy over alleged bribery by AIADMK leader VK Sasikala for privileged treatment in Bengaluru central prison, 32 inmates were shifted out because they allegedly complained to deputy inspector general (prisons) Roopa D Moudgil on Saturday. Sources said, 21 convicts were shifted to Ballari and the rest to Belagavi on Saturday night, because they had raised issues over the functioning of the jail. This had led to a furore, with Rao accusing Moudgil of making baseless and wild allegations. During Saturday’s visit by Moudgil, around 800 of the 4,000 inmates of the prison aired their grievances. Some complained that they had to pay a bribe to get into good barracks and also that they were assaulted by staff and other prisoners, sources said.

Source: Hindustan Times July 16, 2017 18:00 UTC