Execution of Bhagat Singh

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Date March 23, 1931
Type National
Author anupjishnu
Location Lahore (Pre-partition), Punjab, India
Categories
Political & Governance Births & Deaths

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.