This US inmate wants pasta in Delhi's Tihar Jail. But what does a prisoner's meal look like? | TheBriefWire
This US inmate wants pasta in Delhi's Tihar Jail. But what does a prisoner's meal look like?
Published 13 July 2026 ยท local
American Matthew VanDyke, facing terror charges, seeks permission to cook his own meals. He claims Tihar Jail's food is unsuitable and has been on a
American Matthew VanDyke, facing terror charges, seeks permission to cook his own meals. He claims Tihar Jail's food is unsuitable and has been on a hunger strike.
VanDyke, a former war correspondent, was arrested by the NIA for alleged drone training activities. Tihar Jail follows a fixed diet plan for its over
20,000 inmates. A Delhi court will hear VanDyke's plea for a special diet on July 21.