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In Summary

  • Shaheed Sukhdev Thapar, born May 15, 1907, was a key strategist for the HSRA.
  • He was arrested for the Lahore Conspiracy Case and hanged on March 23, 1931, with Bhagat Singh and Rajguru.
  • His life exemplified values of sacrifice, patriotism, and valour.

In Summary

Shaheed Sukhdev Thapar’s birth anniversary was observed on May 15.

About Sukhdev Thapar (1907 - 1931)

  • He was Born in Ludhiana Punjab.
  • Key Contributions
    • He was regarded as a key strategist of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA).
    • He was arrested along with Bhagat Singh and Rajguru for their involvement in the assassination of British police officer J.P. Saunders (Lahore Conspiracy Case).
  • He was Hanged on March 23 1931 in Lahore Jail, along with Shaheed Bhagat Singh and Shivaram Rajguru, observed as Shaheed Diwas (Martyr’s Day).

Values: Sacrifice, patriotism, valour etc.

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Shaheed Diwas (Martyr’s Day)

Observed on March 23rd in India, it commemorates the execution of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru by the British in 1931. This day is dedicated to remembering their sacrifice and contributions to India's freedom struggle.

Lahore Conspiracy Case

A significant legal case initiated by the British government against revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru. They were implicated for the assassination of British police officer J.P. Saunders in 1928, mistakenly believing him to be James A. Scott, who had ordered the lathi charge that led to Lala Lajpat Rai's death.

Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA)

A revolutionary organisation founded in 1924, originally named the Hindustan Republican Association, which later evolved into the HSRA after Bhagat Singh and others joined. It aimed to achieve Indian independence through armed revolution and established a socialist republic.

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