January 13, Colombo (LNW): In celebration of the upcoming Thai Pongal Festival on 14 January, the Department of Prisons has made special provisions for Hindu prisoners, allowing them to receive visits from their families during this important religious occasion.
To mark the festival, which is significant in the Hindu calendar, inmates who observe the traditions of Thai Pongal will be granted the opportunity to spend time with their loved ones.
The arrangements for these visitations will be implemented at prisons across the country, ensuring that Hindu prisoners are able to partake in the festive spirit with their families.
Visitors are kindly requested to bring food only for the respective inmate they are visiting, ensuring that the distribution of provisions remains manageable and in line with security protocols.
These food items will be provided in a manner consistent with prison regulations, and the Department has emphasised the importance of adhering to established guidelines for these special visits.
The visitations will be conducted in compliance with the health guidelines currently in place, ensuring both the safety of the inmates and their visitors during the ongoing pandemic.
Additionally, all arrangements will be made in strict accordance with the rules governing the operation of the prisons, so as to maintain order while facilitating the festive observance.
