Bhagat Singh Sukhdev Rajguru
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Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru (Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar) were three prominent Indian revolutionary freedom fighters who were hanged by the British on March 23, 1931 for their role in the Lahore Conspiracy Case.
They were executed for their involvement in the assassination of British police officer John Saunders, an act of revenge for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai. The day of their martyrdom, March 23rd, is observed as Shaheed Diwas (Martyrs' Day) in India to honor their sacrifice for the country's freedom.
Trio Events
Lahore Conspiracy Case
The trio was tried and sentenced to death in the Lahore Conspiracy Case.[citation needed]
Saunders' Assassination
They were involved in the shooting of British police officer John Saunders in 1928 to avenge the death of Lala Lajpat Rai.
23 March Martyrs' Day
The anniversary of the deaths of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar and Shivaram Rajguru on 23 March 1931, in Lahore, is recognised as a Martyrs' Day.
The Hussainiwala National Martyrs Memorial
The Hussainiwala National Martyrs Memorial is a powerful tribute to Indian freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru, located in the village of Hussainiwala in Punjab.
The memorial stands on the banks of the Sutlej River, marking the spot where the three revolutionaries were secretly and unceremoniously cremated by British authorities after their execution on March 23, 1931.
Films and television
- 2002:23rd March 1931: Shaheed; and The Legend of Bhagat Singh – in which Singh was portrayed by Sonu Sood, Bobby Deol and Ajay Devgn respectively.
See also
- Category:Indian revolutionaries