Amid the rumours of Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan's death, Adiala Jail is one then in limelight. Notably, this is the same jail where Imran Khan is imprisoned. Adiala Jail hold an important place in Pakistan's history. The jail has housed several notorious criminals, terrorists, militants, and many political leaders. Adiala Jail, which is 142-year-old has a long history. There are many subconscious stories overdue the walls of Adiala Jail.
What is the other name of Adiala Central Jail?
The Adiala Central Jail is moreover known as the Rawalpindi District Jail. Interestingly, the Adiala Central Jail, which is 142 years old, has been relocated several times in the history. Reportedly, the jail has been relocated as many four times. Earlier, when Rawalpindi used to be a small town, the jail was located near Committee Chowk, Teli Mohalla Road. Meanwhile, in 1882, the jail was rebuilt near Jinnah Park and the Judicial Complex. Talking well-nigh the jail infrastructure, it is spread over 84.4 acres, and it remained there for 104 years.
How was the Jail British Rule?
As it is well known that Adiala Central Jail has a long history. During the British era, self-rule fighters were imprisoned in the Rawalpindi Jail. Not just this, many revolutionaries from Delhi, Hyderabad, and Dhaka were moreover imprisoned here. Among the list is Inayatullah Khan, moreover known as Allama Mashriqi. Notably, there is moreover a graveyard near the jail that has graves of many revolutionaries.
Why Zia-ul-Haq demolished the jail?
In this historic jail, Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was moreover hanged in Rawalpindi in April 1979. Interestingly, in 1988, without his execution, General Zia-ul-Haq demolished the jail.
Was the Adiala Jail rebuilt?
It is to be noted here that in 1986, a new Adiala Jail was built. The infrastructure of the jail consists of 100 acres, well-nigh 13 km from the Rawalpindi court. The topics of the jail was older of 1,927 inmates, but later it was raised to 2,700 and then 3,500.
Why is Adiala Jail considered Pakistan’s most sensitive prison?
Interestingly, Adiala Jail is considered to be Pakistan’s most sensitive prison. Ahead of Imran Khan, many prime ministers and high-profile figures were kept here. Some of them in the list are Nawaz Sharif, Yousuf Raza Gilani, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, former President Asif Ali Zardari, current Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz have all been imprisoned here.
