New Delhi:
What has been suspected for quite some time has finally been confirmed - VIPs do get VIP treatment even if they are in jail.
After holding an inquiry, Tihar Jail officials have confirmed that several inmates were flouting jail regulations like moving around freely inside jail premises and having tea with the jail officials.
Three officials have been suspended following the inquiry. The Ministry of Home Affairs will now decide what action to take against them.
The inquiry came after a surprise visit by a trial court judge who inspected the jail on Saturday to find out that Suresh Kalmadi, the high-profile accused in the 2G swindle and Commonwealth Games scam, was sipping tea with the jail superintendent, had free access to roam inside the prison and had enough time to chat with other prisoners.
In his report, the trail court judge had said, "Suresh Kalmadi was sitting with jail superintendent Shri Bhardwaj and was enjoying tea/coffee and biscuit/namkeens. Accused were given undue liberty by jail authorities for reasons best known to them. It appears they are thoroughly enjoying their stints at the Central jail courtesy the jail officials."
The judge was also surprised to see Vishal and Vikas Yadav, the murderers of Nitish Katara, enjoying a stroll in the prison gardens, way beyond permitted time.