Islamic gangs have taken over Britain's prisons, Sharia courts are running; Read how many Muslim prisoners have increased in 22 years:

A shocking news has come out from inside the high-security prisons of Britain. The dominance of Islamic fundamentalists in the prisons here is continuously increasing, due to which the prison administration and security agencies have become seriously worried.

There was a bomb blast at Manchester Arena in 2017. Hashim Abedi, the culprit of this blast, attacked three prison officers in HMP Frankland prison on 12 April. Abedi, along with his accomplices, carried out the attack using hot oil and sharp weapons.

After this attack by Abedi, questions have once again been raised about the growing extremist network in Britain's prisons. According to a report in a London newspaper, Frankland prison is currently under the control of Islamic gangs, where prisoners are being forced or threatened to join their gang.

What is the number of radical prisoners after 9/11?

After the 9/11 attacks in America, there was a sudden increase in the number of radical prisoners in Britain. By 2017, the number of Muslim prisoners linked to terrorism in British jails was 185. By 2024, this number decreased and now this figure is 157. But still this is 62% of all terrorist prisoners.

Former prison governor Ian Acheson had presented a report and said that prisons are becoming a hub for recruitment and brainwashing of extremists. After this report, separation centers were built for dangerous terrorists, but the problem still persists.

Drugs and black money racket running from jail

A 2019 government report stated that gangs named Muslim Brotherhood are active in some prisons. These gangs are operated through leaders, recruiters, enforcers and followers. In the name of religion, these gangs have also created Sharia courts, where other prisoners are also given religious punishment.

In 2002, the number of Muslim prisoners in Britain's jails was 5500. In 2024, this number increased to 16 thousand. Now in many jails, groups are running in the name of Muslim Brotherhood. A former prisoner Gary told that these gangs are now running the jails and are doing violence, smuggling and threats in the name of religion.

Due to fear, prison staff are unable to take strict action against gangs

Steve Gillan, general secretary of the British Prison Officers Association, said prison staff were reluctant to crack down on gangs for fear of recrimination. He said the situation had improved due to awareness and training.

"We're managing them better now, but the problem still persists," said Mark Icke, vice president of the Prison Governors Association.

Experts demanded action

Security experts believe that the prison administration always tries to suppress its criticism. Abedi's attack has once again raised questions about security. Experts believe that unless strict action is taken against radical Islamic gangs and separatism in prisons, Britain's prisons will remain a hotbed of such threats.