On Rakshabandhan festival, many social workers tied rakhis to the hands of prisoners in the sub jail here. On the auspicious day, the female prisoners also tied rakhis to the male prisoners in order to establish a strong bond of relation. Besides, sisters of Prajapita Brahma Kumaris and members of lions Club also tied rakhis to the prisoners.
Notably, about 232 under trial prisoners, including 10 women, reside at the sub-jail out of whom six are convicted. Sub-Jail Superintendant Chitta Ranjan Biswal was present on the occasion.