Prisoner Walks Free After Social Group Clears Pending Fine

Kalaburagi : An inmate of the Kalaburagi Central Jail, who remained behind bars for not being able to pay the fine imposed by the court, was released after a local organization stepped in to pay Rs 18,000 on humanitarian grounds.

According to prison officials, convict Ramesh, son of Shivaraya Kalagurti, remained in prison as he could not pay the fine imposed in his case. Officials said the prisoner was from a poor economic background and did not have the means to mobilize the amount needed for his release.

The matter was noticed by the Superintendent Rakesh Kamble in-charge, who contacted the local organization Jamiat Ulama Society Kalaburagi seeking help in paying the penalty amount.

Responding positively, members of the organization helped release the prisoner by paying the entire fine of Rs 18,000.

Representatives of the organization, including Muhammad Sharif, Muhammad Wajid, Syed Sadiq and Zakiuddin, were present during the payment process. Prison officials Sagar Patil and Shrimantgouda Patil, head warden Saleem Mulla and teacher Nagaraj Moolage also attended the programme.

The prison department appreciated the organization for providing assistance to inmates in financial distress and assisting in their release upon completion of their sentence.