Former District Judge, son adapt to jail routine after judicial custody as prisoners nos. 71, 1782
Staff Reporter :
Former District Judge Giribala Singh spent her first night in Bhopal Central Jail after a special CBI court remanded her and her son, Samarth Singh, to 14 days of judicial custody in the high-profile Twisha Sharma death case. According to prison officials, the retired judge displayed a calm, co-operative, and polite demeanour on her first day of incarceration. She strictly adhered to prison rules, communicated respectfully with the staff, and completed all intake medical and administrative formalities without any objections.
Due to security concerns and the highly sensitive nature of the case, the jail administration decided to lodge the mother and son in separate barracks. Following the conclusion of their five-day police remand on Tuesday evening, both accused were transported to the jail under strict judicial custody orders. Adhering to standard prison protocols for undertrial prisoners, both individuals have been allocated separate accommodations and are receiving the standard facilities and diet prescribed for inmates.
Giribala Singh reportedly adapted to the prison environment without any significant difficulties, resting comfortably during the night and inquiring with the staff about the daily schedule and time-table. She assured prison officials that she had no severe health complaints or special requirements. On Tuesday night, they were served the standard prison meal of flatbreads and kadi-pakoda,
followed by a breakfast of savory broken wheat dalia and tea on Wednesday morning. While neither accused demanded VIP privileges, Giribala Singh requested proper arrangements for clean drinking water.
Jail Superintendent Rakesh Bhangare confirmed that the allocation of barracks and amenities is being handled strictly in accordance with the jail manual. Taking safety classifications into account, the retired district judge has been accommodated in the female medical ward under constant supervision and assigned prisoner number 71. Her son, Samarth Singh, has been placed under close monitoring in barrack number 4 of Block-B, which serves as a hospital barrack, under prisoner number 1782.