Ludhiana, Oct. 11 -- Even behind the high walls of the Ludhiana women's jail, faith and festivity shone bright as the inmates celebrated Karwa Chauth with remarkable zeal and emotion. The otherwise sombre corridors of the jail were filled with laughter, colour, and devotion as 55 women prisoners observed the traditional fast for the long lives of their husbands.

Following the directions of additional director general of police (jails) Arun Pal Singh, the jail authorities made special arrangements to ensure that the inmates could mark the festival with the same grace and joy as women outside. Superintendent Dalbir Singh Kahlon and deputy superintendent Ravneet Kaur said that all facilities were provided to the inmates, including fruits, s...