No 'Bhai Dooj' for UP prisoners

Inmates in Uttar Pradesh jails will not be able to meet their siblings and celebrate the festival of 'Bhai Dooj' on Monday this year. The state government has issued directives in this regard in view of the pandemic. The ban imposed in the wake of COVID-19 will be applicable in all the 71 prisons of the state. Relatives of inmates can send 'tika' and gifts in sealed envelopes which will be delivered to the inmates. The directives issued by Director-General (Prisons) Anand Kumar said that the gift items received from the relative of the prisoners should be kept in an envelope. The name of the prisoner, father's name and relative's detail should be mentioned. Helpdesks have also been set up outside the jails. All the items should be properly checked and sanitized before being handed over to the prisoners on Monday. The official has also directed for the arrangement of special food for the prisoners on the occasion. (IANS)

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