Murder convict uses jail earnings to pay Rs 1 lakh court fine, walks free 3 months after end of term

Durgappa, a 68-year-old murder convict, was released from Kalaburagi central jail after paying a court-mandated fine of Rs 1.1 lakh using his earnings as a prison cook. His release came earlier than expected due to good behavior, avoiding an additional 18 months in prison.Original Article