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Maharashtra's jail tourism initiative begins at Pune's Yerawada Jail

Maharashtra's jail tourism initiative begins at Pune's Yerawada Jail

On Republic Day, the Prison Department of Maharashtra launched its jail tourism initiative starting with the more than 150-year-old Yerawada Central Prison in Pune. Students from a local school in Pune became the first lot to visit the prison as part of the initiative. Jail tourism was started to make students aware of its history.  Students and researchers will also get an opportunity to get information about historical events that took place in various jails through this unique initiative. Watch this video to find out more.

28 January,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Sanjay Dutt release: Preparations in full swing at Yerwada jail

Sanjay Dutt release: Preparations in full swing at Yerwada jail

Security arrangements are being made outside Yerwada Central Jail with Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt set to will walk free on Thursday. The actor will be released after serving the remainder of his five-year sentence for possession of illegal arms in the March 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts case. Video: Milind Salvi, mid-day

25 February,2016 12:37 AM IST

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