Sanjay Dutt is now Qaidi No. 16656

Sanjay Dutt is now Qaidi No. 16656
Thursday, May 23, 2013 14:25 IST
Employees of Pune's Yerwada Jail warned not to get too excited with the actor's presence in their midst

Sources say jail employees have been asked not to get too excited with Sanjay Dutt's presence in their midst; have been warned not to shake hands with the actor, as some of the staffers were suspended for doing so the last time he was lodged in Yerawada

Fifty-three-year-old Sanjay Dutt, who has been held guilty for possessing firearms illegally, is no stranger to Yerawada jail. Dutt, who will now spend 42 months of his life here, had been lodged in the same prison twice in 2007.


Meeran Borwankar, the additional director general of police and head of Maharashtra prison department, told MiD DAY that the actor (convict number 16656) will be treated like any other convict. `However, we'll abide by court orders and will provide him facilities like home-cooked food, use of toiletries, and the mosquito repellant ointment for the next one month,` she said.

Meanwhile, sources say jail employees have been asked not to get too excited with Dutt's presence in their midst. They have been warned not to shake hands with the actor, as some of the staffers were suspended for doing so the last time he was lodged here.

Well-kept secret


Like in 2007, when Dutt was brought to the Yerawada jail for the first time, a sea of humanity had gathered outside the prison to catch a glimpse of the superstar.

Even TV channel crew followed the van carrying Dutt throughout the Expressway till it reached the city. `To avoid this, we decided to keep the transfer from Arthur Road jail an utmost secret. Except for some senior jail officials, nobody was aware about the transfer till morning,` Borwankar said.

Speaking to MiD DAY, Yerawada Jail Superintendent Yogesh Desai said he received Dutt and another convict around 6.30 am. He, however, refused to comment about which cell he has been lodged in citing security reasons.

According to a highly placed source, around 8.30 am, Dutt was given 'kanda poha' and a cup of tea as breakfast. As the order to give him home food was only valid for Arthur Road jail, he was served lunch that was prepared by jail inmates at11.30 am.


`For home-cooked food, the jail authorities will have to take fresh orders from the local court,` he said. He added Dutt has been kept in a high-security cell near Gandhi Yard, where two police inspectors, two API level officers, and seven to eight personnel have been deployed for his security. Besides, he will not be allowed to mix with the inmates following security reasons.
Audiences Celebrate Diwali with Singham Again as the Film Roars on Weekend!

Rohit Shetty's highly anticipated cop-drama Singham Again has made a thunderous impact at the box office. The film, led by Ajay Devgn, drew massive crowds and raked in impressive

Monday, November 04, 2024
Samantha Ruth Prabhu De-Stresses with Intense Workouts and Explores Rajasthan's Beauty!

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently showcased her de-stressing ritual with some intense fitness training, proving once again that she's as strong as she is stunning. Taking to Instagram

Monday, November 04, 2024
Kriti Sanon and Rumoured Boyfriend Kabir Bahia Spotted at Mumbai Airport: Details Inside!

Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon, who has been basking in the positive reception of her maiden production Do Patti, was recently spotted at the Mumbai airport on Sunday alongside her

Monday, November 04, 2024
Poojan Chhabra on building a strong connection with co-star Bhuvan Arora on the sets of Amazon MX Player's Fisaddi!

Amazon MX Player, Amazon's free video streaming platform, recently released the bromance drama, Fisaddi. Set in Allahabad University, the series follows the story of two

Monday, November 04, 2024
From the Makers of Jhimma 2: 'Fussclass Dabhade' To Hit Theatres on this date!

With the exciting addition of T-Series, Colour Yellow Productions and Chalchitra Mandalee reunite to present their next major Marathi film: Fussclass Dabhade. Following the box

Monday, November 04, 2024
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT