Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev Hanged in Lahore Central Jail
Summary
Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were hanged at Lahore Central Jail on March 23, 1931, after their execution was advanced by 12 hours. Their final moments, slogans of defiance, and the aftermath of their cremation stirred intense public grief and anger.
Key Points
- Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were executed at Lahore Central Jail on March 23, 1931, after the hanging was moved up from the next morning to the evening.
- Before the execution, Bhagat Singh reportedly spoke of imperialism and revolution, thanked Pandit Nehru and Subhas Bose, and sang revolutionary songs with his comrades.
- The bodies were later cremated near the Sutlej River, and the handling of the remains caused public outrage in Lahore.
- Their martyrdom is portrayed as a defining event in the anti-British struggle in India.
