Murder convict uses jail earnings to pay Rs 1 lakh court fine, walks free 3 months after end of term – The Times of India
KALABURAGI: As the heavy gates of Kalaburagi central jail swung open last Thursday, Durgappa, 68, stepped out. But freedom came at a price – Rs 1.1 lakh, to be precise.The murder convict was set to walk free in November 2024 on account of good behaviour during his 12 years behind bars. But a court-mandated fine…