Chandigarh, Aug. 3 -- In a unique initiative of the Jail Department, the 'Raksha Bandhan' was today observed in the jails without the norms regarding COVID-19 being violated. Although owing to the spread of corona virus, the family members of the jail inmates couldn't meet their dear ones but due to the novel efforts of the department, the packets sent by the family members of the inmates were delivered to the latter in a prompt manner.

The Jails Minister, Punjab, S. Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa congratulated the department on the success of the endeavour which led to the inmates as well as their family members observe the 'Raksha Bandhan' thus cementing their mutual bonds. The norms with regard to COVID-19 were also ensured to be observed ...