In an unique tactic to de-addict the prison inmates of narcotic drugs, authorities at the District Jail of Varanasi has ordered them to take compulsory bath at least four times a day.
Inmates are prompted and at times forced to bathe many time in a day since initial observations of the experiments demonstrated that bathing many times in a day nullifies the urge in an addict to seek refuge under drugs.
These inmates are also being given medication in jail to enable them build a strong will power and also to help them in disposing of drug addiction completely.
According to the jail authorities, the bath therapy has helped over 1,100 addicts in kicking the habit within a span of one year.
Inmates here are delighted that with the help of unusual therapy, they have developed a faith to make a new beginning once they complete their jail term.
"Earlier, our life was like hell because I used to take smack and heroin. We were ready to do anything for a kick from smack and heroin. We used to work also but if we didn't earn enough money to buy it, we used to steal. It had become necessary for us to take smack after getting up in the morning. I am here in jail for past five days. I am being given bath 2-3 times a day here and medication also. We are benefiting from it and our soreness, stomachache, restlessness and everything has reduced much by taking bath. It is very much in control now," said Jitendra Kumar, a drug-addict inmate.