Over 400 sisters meet 264 prisoners at Datia district jail on Bhai Dooj

On Bhai Dooj, which follows Deepavali, Datia district jail saw an emotional display of affection and trust between brothers and sisters. Sisters began arriving from the morning to meet their brothers lodged in the jail.

The jail administration had made special arrangements for visits on Bhai Dooj. Sisters began reaching the jail after about 10 am. In all, more than 400 sisters met around 264 prisoners.

The sisters applied a tilak of roli and sandalwood paste on their brothers' foreheads, fed them sweets and extended festival greetings. They also wished their brothers long life and prosperity.

The jail administration had also permitted visitors to bring necessary items. The sisters brought at most 250 grams of sweets for their brothers, along with roli, sandalwood paste and similar items. A security check was carried out first on the jail premises, after which the sisters were allowed to meet their brothers under the prescribed procedure.

The mood turned emotional as brothers and sisters met face to face after a long time. The sisters applied tilak, asked after their brothers and expressed hope that everyone would soon celebrate together with the family. For prisoners, meeting family on a festival day was an emotional moment, and the visit was special for them.

The jail currently holds 264 prisoners, of whom 61 are serving sentences. There are also three women prisoners. As a large number of relatives arrived on Bhai Dooj, the jail premises remained busy throughout the day.