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This was constructed during the time of the [[Nizams]]. |
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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]]. |
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]]. |
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'''Now YS Jagan Mohan Reddy''' |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| Location | Hyderabad, India |
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| Status | Open |
| Security class | Maximum |
| Capacity | 500 |
| Opened | 1879 |
Chanchalguda Central Jail (Hindi: चंचलगुडा सेन्ट्रल क़ैद ख़ाना Chanchalguḍā Central Qaid Khānā) is one of the oldest jails located in Hyderabad, India. This is located in the old city of Hyderabad at Chanchalguda.[1]
It has historic significance attached. Its architecture and design is highly regarded.
This jail came to a limelight when Bollywood actress Monica Bedi was jailed here for several months.
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. Now YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
References
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