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'''Chanchalguda Central Jail,''' located in [[Hyderabad]], India, is one of the oldest jails in the country.<ref name=":0">. {{Cite web|url=http://tsprisons.gov.in/cph.htm|title=TS Prisons Department|website=tsprisons.gov.in|access-date=2018-12-11|archive-date=18 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200218213541/http://www.tsprisons.gov.in/cph.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> The jail is in the old city of Hyderabad at [[Chanchalguda]]. It was constructed during the regime of the [[Nizam of Hyderabad]],<ref>{{cite news|date=2011-09-11|title='Richest' Gali now baths under trees at Chanchalguda|work=[[The Times of India]]|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-11/hyderabad/30141835_1_jail-authorities-undertrial-prisoner-prison-canteen|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106115529/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-11/hyderabad/30141835_1_jail-authorities-undertrial-prisoner-prison-canteen|archive-date=2012-11-06|accessdate=2018-01-16}}</ref> and remains operational today.
'''Chanchalguda Central Jail''' ([[Hindi]]: चंचलगुडा सेन्ट्रल क़ैद ख़ाना ''Chanchalguḍā Central Qaid <u>Kh</u>ānā'') is one of the oldest jails located in [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabad]], [[India]]. This is located in the old city of Hyderabad at [[Chanchalguda]].<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/9940842.cms</ref>


The jail has an official capacity of 1000 inmates, but has recently come to exceed 1600 inmates and is said to be overcrowded. An average of 40 new inmates arrive at the jail daily.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jails in Hyderabad, Cherlapalli Central Jail, Chanchalguda Jail|url=https://www.hyderabadonline.in/city-guide/jails-in-hyderabad|access-date=2021-07-21|website=www.hyderabadonline.in}}</ref> In 2012, renovations began to update the amenities and expand the occupancy of the jail. Following the introduction of an adult literacy programme, Chanchalguda Central Jail reported a 100% literacy rate from 1989-90.<ref name=":0" />
It has historic significance attached. Its architecture and design is highly regarded.
[[File:Women's prison,Chanchalguda.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Women's prison, Chanchalguda]]

== Economics ==
This jail came to a limelight when [[Bollywood|Bollywood actress]] [[Monica Bedi]] was jailed here for several months.
[[File:Indian Oil Petrol Pump at Chanchalguda jail.jpg|thumb|Petrol pump adjoining the prison. The [[guard tower]] of the prison is seen in the background]]

A [[Filling station|petrol pump]] staffed by inmates is located adjoining the jail.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-07-11 |title=Run entirely by prisoners, this Hyderabad petrol bunk is all about second chances |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/run-entirely-prisoners-hyderabad-petrol-bunk-all-about-second-chances-46328 |access-date=2023-05-19 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref> The annual turnover of the petrol pump is over ₹100 crore as of 2017.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-06-06 |title=Hyderabad: These jailbirds earn a profit of Rs 4 crore for prisons department |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/chanchalguda-jailbirds-rake-in-4-crore-for-petrol-pump/articleshow/59010445.cms |access-date=2023-05-19 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2017-06-11 |title=Hyderabad: Petrol Pump operated by life convicts earns Rs. 4 crore as profit |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/hyderabad-petrol-pump-operated-by-life-convicts-earns-rs-4-crore-as-profit-117061100329_1.html |access-date=2023-05-19 |website=www.business-standard.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Apart from this, there is also a restaurant staffed by inmates and a store which sells handloom products made by the inmates, including bedsheets and towels.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Borah |first=Prabalika M. |date=2018-12-14 |title=My Nation Food Court is a unique initiative of the Prison Department, government of Telangana |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/my-nation-food-court-chanchalguda-prison-prison-inmates-reforms-prison/article25740811.ece |access-date=2023-05-19 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
==History==
This was constructed during the time of the [[Nizams]].
Many famous personalities, from political leaders to celebrities, have been prisoned here. Satyam's Chairman [[Byrraju Ramalinga Raju]] is lodged here on charges of criminal conspiracy and fraud [[Gali Janardhan Reddy]], former minister of [[Karnataka]], was arrested on 5 September 2011 from [[Bellary]] in Karnataka by the [[Central Bureau of Investigation]], and moved to Chenchalguda jail for judicial remand. He is allotted Prisoner Number 697. He is alleged to be involved in the illegal mining of iron ore near Bellary region of Karnataka state and adjoining areas in [[Andhra Pradesh]].Y.S.Jagan Mohan Reddy the son of [[Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy]](Chief minister of [[Andhra Pradesh]] from 2004 to 2009) was arrested in Disproportion Assets case on 27 May 2012 by the [[Central Bureau of Investigation]] and moved to Chenchalguda jail for judicial remand. He is allotted Prisoner Number 6093.


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Latest revision as of 11:15, 4 March 2024

Chanchalguda Central Jail
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LocationHyderabad, India
Coordinates17°21′57″N 78°30′00″E / 17.365742°N 78.500068°E / 17.365742; 78.500068
StatusOpen
Security classMaximum
Capacity1000
Opened1876

Chanchalguda Central Jail, located in Hyderabad, India, is one of the oldest jails in the country.[1] The jail is in the old city of Hyderabad at Chanchalguda. It was constructed during the regime of the Nizam of Hyderabad,[2] and remains operational today.

The jail has an official capacity of 1000 inmates, but has recently come to exceed 1600 inmates and is said to be overcrowded. An average of 40 new inmates arrive at the jail daily.[3] In 2012, renovations began to update the amenities and expand the occupancy of the jail. Following the introduction of an adult literacy programme, Chanchalguda Central Jail reported a 100% literacy rate from 1989-90.[1]

Women's prison, Chanchalguda

Economics

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Petrol pump adjoining the prison. The guard tower of the prison is seen in the background

A petrol pump staffed by inmates is located adjoining the jail.[4] The annual turnover of the petrol pump is over ₹100 crore as of 2017.[5][6] Apart from this, there is also a restaurant staffed by inmates and a store which sells handloom products made by the inmates, including bedsheets and towels.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b . "TS Prisons Department". tsprisons.gov.in. Archived from the original on 18 February 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
  2. ^ "'Richest' Gali now baths under trees at Chanchalguda". The Times of India. 11 September 2011. Archived from the original on 6 November 2012. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  3. ^ "Jails in Hyderabad, Cherlapalli Central Jail, Chanchalguda Jail". www.hyderabadonline.in. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Run entirely by prisoners, this Hyderabad petrol bunk is all about second chances". The News Minute. 11 July 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
  5. ^ "Hyderabad: These jailbirds earn a profit of Rs 4 crore for prisons department". The Times of India. 6 June 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Hyderabad: Petrol Pump operated by life convicts earns Rs. 4 crore as profit". www.business-standard.com. 11 June 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
  7. ^ Borah, Prabalika M. (14 December 2018). "My Nation Food Court is a unique initiative of the Prison Department, government of Telangana". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 May 2023.


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