New Delhi: The festival of ‘Bhai Dooj’, symbolising the eternal bond between brothers and sisters, was celebrated with deep emotion and enthusiasm across Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, not only in homes but also within the walls of jails in Shahjahanpur, Meerut, and Moradabad.

In Shahjahanpur District Jail, the day began with a heartwarming sight — long queues of sisters waiting outside the gates since morning, eager to meet their incarcerated brothers. Once allowed entry, they performed the sacred rituals — applying a tilak on their brothers’ foreheads, performing aarti, and offering sweets, praying for their well-being and long life. The meeting between siblings, separated by walls but united by affection, brought tears to many eyes.

Jail Superintendent Mijajilal said special arrangements

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