Mach Jail

Mach Jail, colloquially known as Kala Pani, is a prison situated 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of the Quetta valley in Pakistan.[1][2]

History

The prison was established in 1929 during British India era.[3] Its remote location, approximately 10 to 15 kilometers from the small town of Machh, was chosen to impose severe punishments on freedom fighters away from public view.[3]

The facility, occupying 60 acres (24 ha), holds up to 825 inmates and has overseen at least 61 executions since 1978.[3]

References
  1. Desk, Web (November 4, 2022). "The history of Mach Jail's Chilli Ward and its connection with freedom fighters". Aaj English TV.
  2. Shah, Syed Ali (March 18, 2015). "Machh Jail: A death cell for a triple murderer". DAWN.COM.
  3. "The most dreaded prison of Pakistan". The Express Tribune. March 30, 2015.

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