Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Karnataka Prison Inmates Allege Cash-for-VIP Treatment and Food
Some prisoners in Karnataka have made allegations about money being collected inside jails.
They say there are informal “rate cards” for getting special treatment.
The complaint also says prisoners can pay for meat.
Mutton allegedly costs Rs 1,250 per kilogram, while chicken allegedly costs Rs 700 per kilogram.
Jail staff are accused of arranging for the food to be cooked as requested.
Three staff members named Anil, Shivraj and Ravi are mentioned in the complaint.
Prisoners who do not pay are allegedly threatened with punishment.
These claims have been reported as allegations, not established facts.
Karnataka prison inmates have allegedly reported cash-based “rate cards” for preferential treatment.
The complaint alleges mutton can be ordered for Rs 1,250 per kilogram and chicken for Rs 700 per kilogram.
Jail staff allegedly arrange for the requested meat to be cooked after collecting payment.
Jail staff members Anil, Shivraj and Ravi are named in the complaint.
The complaint alleges prisoners who refuse to pay face threats of punitive action.
- Who
- Karnataka prison inmates made the allegations; jail staff members Anil, Shivraj and Ravi are named in the complaint.
- What
- The complaint alleges cash-based “rate cards,” paid food arrangements and threats against prisoners who refuse to pay.
- When
- Not specified in the provided report.
- Where
- Prisons in Karnataka, India.
- Why
- The alleged payments were reportedly collected for preferential treatment and requested food arrangements, while non-payers were allegedly threatened with punitive action.
- Alleged arrangement
- Cash payments were reportedly sought for preferential treatment inside Karnataka prisons.
- Mutton price
- Rs 1,250 per kilogram, according to the complaint.
- Chicken price
- Rs 700 per kilogram, according to the complaint.
- Food service
- Jail staff allegedly arranged for purchased meat to be cooked according to inmates’ requests.
- Named staff
- Anil, Shivraj and Ravi are named in the allegations.
- Alleged consequence
- Prisoners who refused to pay were allegedly threatened with punitive action.