There are some names in the world of crime for whom ordinary jail is not considered sufficient. To imprison such criminals, the world has created such jails, which are not limited to just four walls, but the sea, mountains, darkness and technology all come together to guard them.
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Somewhere these prisons are situated on rocky islands, where there are deathly cold waves all around, and somewhere there are such cells where the prisoners cannot see direct sunlight for years. The security of these prisons is so strict that trying to escape from here is considered like risking oneself to destruction. Let us know about those tightest security prisons of the world, from where it is considered impossible to escape.
Fuchu Prison, located near Tokyo, is considered to be the most secure prison in Japan. This is the same place where the most dangerous criminals of the country are kept. In history this jail has also seen war time prisoners. Due to technology, discipline and precise system, till date no prisoner has been able to escape from here. This prison is a living example of Japanese strictness and system.
ADX Florence, located in Colorado, USA, is often called the “prison of prisons”. This is the place where man is almost cut off from the world. Prisoners are kept in cells whose structure is such that they are unable to see even outside light properly. 23 hours of the day are spent in loneliness and contact is negligible. The level of security is so strict that till now there is no record of anyone absconding from here. This jail is not known for criminals, but for the fear of crime.
La Sainte prison, built in the heart of Paris, the capital of France, is a unique confluence of history and fear. Built in the 19th century, this prison is known for strict surveillance and strict discipline. It is unthinkable to get out of here without completing the punishment. Once in history, some prisoners tried to escape, but lost their lives in the sewage route. This prison shows that sometimes the attempt to escape itself becomes the biggest punishment.
Kincheng Prison, surrounded by hills and valleys near Beijing, China, is a unique combination of solitude and altitude. Built thousands of feet above sea level, this prison takes advantage of natural protection. Thousands of security personnel keep an eye on the country’s most sensitive prisoners here. The remote area and strong infrastructure make it one of the most secure prisons in the world.
Talking about India, Mumbai’s Arthur Road Jail is an example of a strict and disciplined system. This jail, built about a century ago, is counted among the oldest central jails of the city. Despite being built in a limited area, its security is no less than that of a fort. Due to high walls, constant surveillance and strict rules, it is considered almost impossible to escape from here.
Alcatraz prison, built on a rocky island at some distance from the coast of San Francisco, may be closed today, but its story still gives goosebumps. The cold and rough sea all around, the strong currents and the tough guards – all this together made it almost invincible. It was officially closed in the 1960s, but it was believed that escape was almost impossible. Alcatraz still symbolizes that nature itself sometimes becomes the biggest jailer.
Camp Delta located in Cuba is known to the whole world as a controversial but very safe prison. This prison, which is run under American control, is built for those prisoners who are considered the most dangerous. The level of surveillance here is so high that several guards are deployed on one prisoner. This prison is made not only of walls, but of secrets and strict rules.
