Reflections on Incarceration
According to Anand Teltumbde, "Punitive actions against prisoners are seen as a demonstration of administrative control".
In his book, "The Cell and the Soul: A Prison Memoir", Teltumbde shares his experiences of being incarcerated in Taloja Central Prison for 31 months as an undertrial in the Bhima Koregaon case.
Being cut off from the outside world for four weeks during the pandemic—when the entire nation was gripped by anxiety—was a harrowing experience.
Teltumbde was released on bail in November 2022 and reflects on the prison's surveillance system, bureaucracy, and systemic failures, including suspensions of phone facilities and rejections of applications from prisoners.
Author's summary: A prison memoir by Anand Teltumbde.