Mangalore: Mangalore jail is once again in the news. This time on the day of Bakrid when clashes with communal overtones erupted on October 26, Friday.

It is reported that  the jail authorities had arranged special food including Biriyani for the Muslim inmates which was objected by others who questioned the discrimination.

It is learnt, the clash that erupted resulted in hurling of stones and tiles at each other. Senior police officials  have visited the jail and the situation is said to be under control.