Jail dept stall at Ente Keralam trade fair attracts visitors
Ente Keralam trade fair
, sparking curiosity among visitors. The main attraction is the replica of the interiors of the jails.
The entrance is modelled after the Poojappura Central Jail.
The twin gallows from Kannur Central Jail are a major highlight of the exhibition. They evoke curiosity among the viewers. A real execution scene is depicted here using an original hanging rope and a dummy figurine. The twin gallows, capable of hanging two people simultaneously, are the centre of attention at the fair.
There are three cells at the stall - a regular cell, a dark room used in the past and the AKG memorial room, all of which visitors can explore.
To help the public understand, prison rules and acts are also displayed at the exhibition.
A miniature model of the Poojappura Central Jail, which spans about nine and a half acres, along with a visual representation based on the movie Mathilukal, adds uniqueness to the exhibition.
The inmates themselves prepared the model jail under the supervision of department officials.
Various weapons, a modern meeting centre for prisoners to communicate with relatives, cells and barracks are also arranged at the stall.
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