Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann made a visit to Delhi's Tihar Jail on Monday to meet Delhi's Chief Minister, expressing concern over what he described as the "terrorist-like treatment" being accorded to him by the jail authorities.
According to Mann, "Kejriwal is being subjected to treatment reminiscent of terrorists by the jail authorities. He is being deprived of even the most basic facilities. During our meeting, there was a glass barrier between us."
Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the meeting between the two leaders occurred within the confines of the prison's designated 'Jangla Mulakat' room, which is separated by a glass partition with intercom facilities on both sides.
In accordance with the procedures outlined in the jail manual, Punjab's Chief Minister entered Tihar Jail as a regular visitor to meet Arvind Kejriwal.
Following his visit to the Tihar prison premises, Mann addressed reporters, relaying Kejriwal's message to the public, reassuring them not to worry about his well-being.
Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested on March 21 by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged excise scam, is currently lodged in Tihar's Jail No-2.
Kejriwal, during his incarceration, has provided authorities with a list of six individuals, including the Chief Minister of Punjab.
A Delhi court had remanded Kejriwal to judicial custody until April 15, with his appearance scheduled for 2:30 p.m. upon the expiration of his judicial custody.
The ED has implicated CM Kejriwal as the "kingpin and the key conspirator" in the alleged excise scam, allegedly involving collusion with other ministers of the Delhi government, AAP leaders, and various other individuals.
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