Punjab Jail Minister Ravjot Singh inaugurated the Women's Open Air Jail during the Ujala Punjab Prison Olympics 2026. The initiative seeks to promote inmates' fitness, positive thinking and reintegration into society.Punjab jail minister inaugurates women's open air jail in Patiala. (Photo- X/@AAPPunjab)Patiala,Oct 29, 2026 03:31 ISTPunjab Jail Minister Ravjot Singh inaugurated the Women's Open Air Jail at Central Jail Patiala on Wednesday during the 'Ujala Punjab Prison Olympics 2026'.The event featured sporting activities, including tug-of-war and kabaddi, along with cultural performances of Giddha and Bhangra.
The minister also participated in the activities organised as part of the prison Olympics. AAP Punjab on X Addressing the gathering, Ravjot Singh said the Bhagwant Mann-led government was promoting sports, fitness and cultural activities in prisons to encourage a positive mindset among inmates.
He added that such initiatives aim to help prisoners reintegrate into the mainstream of society after their release.- Ends