Who is the most famous or infamous person you have ever met?

Let me start by saying: I’ve never committed a crime. Not even jaywalking. I’m the kind of guy who returns library books on time and feels guilty for skipping software updates. So imagine my surprise when I found myself walking into a jail in central India—not as a prisoner, but as a techie on a mission.

The Setup: Crime-Free but Not Jail-Free

It all began with a perfectly innocent assignment: install telephone software for police personnel inside a jail. Sounds simple, right? Plug in some cables, click a few buttons, maybe sip some chai. What I didn’t expect was to enter a place where most people arrive in handcuffs. I hadn’t even been to a police station before. My life skipped the tutorial level and dropped me straight into the boss fight: Jail. 😂

The Arrival: Hello Bars, My Old Friend

As I walked past the gates, I had this surreal moment—like I was in a movie. Except instead of dramatic music and slow motion, there was this jailer asking me about phone system.
Inside, I saw actual criminals. Real ones. The kind you read about in newspapers or see in gritty documentaries. And there I was, holding a laptop, trying not to look like someone who’d accidentally hacked into the prison system.
Spoiler: I didn’t. I was just there to install tech. But still, the irony was delicious.

The Experience: Tech Support Behind Bars

Installing software in jail is… different. For starters, the Wi-Fi situation is nonexistent (shocking, I know). Also, you get stared at a lot—by both inmates and officers. I felt like the IT version of a visiting celebrity. “Look, it’s the guy who brings Google to jail!”

I kept thinking, If something goes wrong, will they let me out? Or will I have to prove my innocence by debugging my way to freedom?

The Reflection: Jail, But Make It Ethical

In the end, it was one of the most unique experiences of my life. I didn’t meet any famous people, but I did meet infamous ones—from a safe distance. And while I still dream of meeting my favorite authors and actors someday, I can now say I’ve been to jail… for software.

Not many people can say that. And thankfully, I didn’t have to say it to a judge.