NEW DELHI: With the increase of high profile inmates from South India in Tihar Central Jail, the in-house canteen has now introduced regional fare on its menu.The canteen in Jail Number 4 and 6, which earlier used to serve North Indian staple fare like samosas, choleybhature and puri-sabzi introduced dosas, uttappams and idlis served with sambhar and coconut chutney from February this year.According to jail officials, the changes came after former Telecom Minister and DMK leader A Raja was brought to the prison for his alleged involvement in the 2G spectrum allocation scam.Inmates in charge of the kitchen were trained by the cook of the Deputy Superintendent of Police of Tamil Nadu Special Police, who is responsible for external security of the central prison.“Now that we have got staff who can cook good South Indian fare, we have started serving the dishes,” a Tihar official said, requesting anonymity.The official, however, maintained that no changes were made to the free diet provided by the government to the inmates thrice a day, which consists of rotis, rice, dal and sabzi.The high profile inmates from South India, apart from Raja, are MP Kanimozhi, Managing Director of Kalaignar TV Sharad Kumar and vice-president of ADAG Hari Nair, all of whom are accused in the 2G scam.High-profile inmates are permitted visits twice a week and are entitled to `1,000 per visit, which they can use to buy canteen coupons.The new cuisine has become a hit with other inmates as well.
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