US Inmate in India Demands Pasta, Goes on Hunger Strike Over Prison Food

A US citizen arrested on terror charges in India has requested court permission to cook his own food, claiming prison meals are unsuitable for his dietary habits and leading him to a hunger strike for over 50 days.

13 Jul, 15:34 — 13 Jul, 15:34

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A US citizen arrested in a terror case seeks court permission to cook his own food. He has been on a hunger strike for over 50 days due to prison food. Matthew Aaron VanDyke claims jail meals are unsuitable for his dietary habits. His family is willing to cover all expenses for his personal cooking setup. The court has sought a response from Tihar Jail authorities.

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