Execution of Bhagat Singh
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Date
March 23, 1931
Type
National
Author
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Location
Lahore (Pre-partition),
Punjab,
India
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Event Details
On March 23, 1931, revolutionaries Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar were hanged in Lahore Jail for the killing of British police officer John Saunders.
Impact: Their execution sparked widespread grief and anger against British rule. Bhagat Singh became a folk hero and a symbol of youth sacrifice.
Legacy: The day is observed as Shaheed Diwas (Martyrs' Day) in India.