Koneru Gets Special Prisoner Status

The CBI Special Court on Friday directed the Chanchalguda Jail authorities to provide special class prisoner status for Koneru Prasad, the key accused in the Emaar-APIIC scam.

The special court, after hearing the arguments of the petitioner's counsel, that Koneru Prasad is a "highly-educated" and "high-profile" man and deserves special prisoner status, directed the authorities concerned to make arrangements to provide him facilities.

The counsel also said that Prasad has been suffering from health problems of a serious nature, and that that is why he needs better facilities.

Earlier, the counsel of the Central Bureau Of Investigation objected to granting the Special Class prisoner status to Koneru, saying that that he had earned his money through illegal means.

Special Class prisoners get a cot, a mattress, a table, a chair, newspapers, mosquito nets, and a stove for cooking food. They also get more food than other prisoners, and can even ask for food items of their choice. In addition, there are no restrictions imposed on visitors to these prisoners. (INN)