Cellular Jail- Terrifying Memories of Kalapani and Exile
The Cellular Jail which is also known as Kalapani, situated in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India was an important part of Indian freedom struggle. The prison was constructed by the British during 1906. The remote islands were considered to be a suitable place to punish the freedom fighters. Not only were they isolated from the mainland, they could also be used in chain gangs to construct prisons, buildings and harbor facilities. Many died in this enterprise.
Last week I went on a trip to Andaman Islands and was horrified to see how the British treated the Indians during their rule. Here are some of the snaps of Cellular Jail.
