2007 – SAHEED BHAGAT SINGH BIRTH CENTENARY, 1907 – 2007 COMMEMORATION
Saheed Bhagat singh was born on 21st September 1907 in a sikh family. Seeking revenge for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai at the hands of the police, Singh was involved in the assassination of British police officer John Saunders. He eluded efforts by the police to capture him. Together with Batukeshwar Dutt, he undertook a successful effort to throw two bombs and leaflets inside the Central Legislative Assembly while shouting slogans of Inquilab Zindabad. Subsequently they volunteered to surrender and be arrested. He was convicted and subsequently hanged to death on 23rd March 1931 for his participation in the murder.
To honour the sacrifices of this martyr, Government of India issued a commemorative coin of Rs 5, Another coin of Rs 100 denomination was also issued.
Notice -if anyone need this coin just tell me i will send you but you have to pay postage charges
Saheed Bhagat singh was born on 21st September 1907 in a sikh family. Seeking revenge for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai at the hands of the police, Singh was involved in the assassination of British police officer John Saunders. He eluded efforts by the police to capture him. Together with Batukeshwar Dutt, he undertook a successful effort to throw two bombs and leaflets inside the Central Legislative Assembly while shouting slogans of Inquilab Zindabad. Subsequently they volunteered to surrender and be arrested. He was convicted and subsequently hanged to death on 23rd March 1931 for his participation in the murder.
To honour the sacrifices of this martyr, Government of India issued a commemorative coin of Rs 5, Another coin of Rs 100 denomination was also issued.
Notice -if anyone need this coin just tell me i will send you but you have to pay postage charges