Synopsis: The Central Prison, Bengaluru, stands as an epitome of what money and power can afford. While notorious criminals and crime accused enjoy a luxurious life, the less-privileged prisoners — irrespective of the gravity of the crime committed — get second-class treatment.

Each prisoner in Karnataka’s jails, including those lodged in the state’s largest Central Prison Complex at Parappana Agrahara in Bengaluru, is allotted a daily budget of ₹85.

An ordinary prisoner goes without food for about 14 hours between the last meal of the day and breakfast the next morning. However, in the Parappana Agrahara prison, not all are equal: some are more equal than others.

Prison rules, apparently, exclude them. They enjoy more rights than others, and lead a leisurely life away from the hustle

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