Considering the importance of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, Punjab Jail Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Tuesday issued special instructions for the convenience of the prisoners from the Muslim community lodged in the jails of the State.
Randhawa said that during the month of Ramadan, prisoners of the Muslim community lodged in jails have been allowed to take food and drinks from outside. “The family members of the inmates or any other NGO would be allowed to deliver the same,” he said while instructing the jail authorities to check the luggage from security point of view and ensure full compliance with the COVID-19 safety protocol.
The Minister said that keeping in view the religious beliefs of the Muslim community, complete arrangements would be made in the jails for namaaz to be offered by the inmates, and instructions have been issued to all the jails in this regard.
