Remembering Chandra Shekhar Azad: 10 interesting facts about India s freedom fighter
February 27 marks the 90th death anniversary of one of the iconic Indian revolutionary freedom fighters Chandra Shekhar Azad. File Photo
Updated: Feb 27, 2021, 12:42 PM IST
Today February 27, 2021, marks the 90th death anniversary of one of the iconic Indian revolutionary freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad.
Azad was killed on this day in 1931 in Alfred Park, Allahabad after an associate betrayed him. For quite some time, he held the well-armed police that circled him at bay, single-handedly with a small pistol and a few cartridges.
However, left with just one bullet, he shot himself in the head and lived up to his resolve that he would never be arrested and dragged to the gallows to be hanged.
Feb 27, 2021, 08:54 AM IST
New Delhi: February 27, 2021, marks the 90th death anniversary of the Indian revolutionary Chandra Shekhar Azad.
Azad was killed on this day in 1931 in Alfred Park, Allahabad after an associate betrayed him. For quite some time, he held the well-armed police that circled him at bay, single-handedly with a small pistol and a few cartridges.
However, left with just one bullet, he shot himself in the head and lived up to his resolve that he would never be arrested and dragged to the gallows to be hanged.
Below are some facts on the freedom fighter who sacrificed his life for the nation: