What happens to Chidambaram once he reaches Tihar jail

Once the former finance minister reached the jail, the officials will:

Check the court order and all applications that have been accepted by the judge.

He will first undergo an identification test.

He will be then taken for medical check-up.

Top sources in Tihar say he will be treated like any other inmate undertrial

Chidambaram's expected routine at Tihar jail:



An inmate has to wake up at 6 - 7 am

After morning ablution, breakfast is served, which could be dalia/bread, tea and biscuits

After breakfast, inmates are allowed to take a walk or exercise

Since he is an undertrial, he can retire to his room

Lunch is served between noon to 1 pm. Likely to be daal, roti and sabzi

An inmate is allowed to watch television or go to jail library

Jail officials say if the court allows he can meet his family members and lawyers

Dinner is served between 7 pm - 8 pm

As per jail norms, inmates are locked up at 9 pm