Mumbai Central Jail

Mumbai Central Prison
Arthur Road Jail
LocationMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Coordinates18°59′6.7″N 72°49′47.14″E / 18.985194°N 72.8297611°E / 18.985194; 72.8297611
StatusOpen
Security classMaximum
Capacity1074
Opened1926 (1926)

The Mumbai Central Prison, also referred to as Arthur Road Jail, was built in 1926, and is Mumbai's largest and oldest prison. It houses most of the city's prisoners. It was declared a Central Jail in 1972. Although its name was changed to Mumbai Central Prison, it is still often referred to as Arthur Road Jail. The jail occupies 2 acres (0.81 ha) of land.

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