Matar paneer, poori for women inmates at Burail Jail

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, March 6

To make International Women’s Day a memorable one for women inmates, Burail Jail authorities have decided to prepare a special food menu for them. The jail authorities will also hold a talk on women’s rights to mark the occasion.

AIG (Prisons) Virat said women inmates will be served “poori”, mix vegetable, “matar paneer” and green salad. They will also be served “suji ka halwa” as a sweet dish.

He further said before treating the inmates with special meal a talk on women rights will be held to educate the inmates about their rights which will contribute towards women empowerment. “There will discussion on women rights and lecture on women who have empowered themselves in adverse circumstances,” he added.

The jail officials said a cake would also be cut on the occasion to mark the Women’s Day.

Presently, there are 54 women inmates, including convicts and under trials lodged in Burail jail, besides, five children staying with them.