Bhai Dooj Celebrations Behind Bars In Muzaffarnagar: Sisters Queue Up To Apply Tilak To Brothers In Jail

Muzaffarnagar: The District Jail in Muzaffarnagar witnessed an emotional scene on Wednesday as sisters arrived in large numbers to celebrate Bhai Dooj with their brothers lodged behind bars. Despite the prison walls and security restrictions, the festival brought families together as women waited in long queues for an opportunity to apply tilak on their brothers' foreheads and exchange festive greetings.

Why Did Sisters Gather Outside Muzaffarnagar District Jail?

On the occasion of Bhai Dooj, a large number of women reached the district prison to meet their brothers and celebrate the festival. Many sisters were seen waiting patiently for their turn, hoping to spend a few moments with their loved ones.

Considering the heavy rush, the jail administration arranged meetings in multiple shifts. This arrangement helped manage the crowd and ensured that sisters could meet their brothers without facing unnecessarily long waiting periods.

Special Arrangements Made for Visitors

The jail administration made special arrangements to ensure the comfort of women visiting the prison. A tent was installed outside the jail premises, along with drinking water facilities for those waiting in queues. Biscuits and toffees were also distributed among young children accompanying their mothers.

Special security arrangements were put in place to maintain order and ensure the smooth conduct of meetings throughout the day.

All Sisters Will Get an Opportunity to Meet Their Brothers

Jail Superintendent Abhishek Chaudhary said that sisters of inmates were arriving to celebrate Bhai Dooj, and the festival was being observed with enthusiasm inside the prison.

He explained that meetings were being conducted in shifts to reduce waiting time and provide every visitor with an opportunity to meet their family members. He added that arrangements had been made both inside and outside the prison, including tents and drinking water facilities.

The superintendent assured that every sister arriving to meet her brother would be given an opportunity to do so. Meetings would continue for an extended period, if required, to accommodate all visitors.

He further stated that brothers of female inmates would also be allowed to meet their sisters inside the jail as part of the Bhai Dooj celebrations.

Reported By: Rohit