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He shot himself in the head to avoid capturing by British.

He was just 19 then & his name was
#PrafullaChandraChaki

On his Veergati Divas, let's pay homage to the young freedom fighter of #Jugantar who, by then was a well known Horse Rider, Wrestler & Running Athlete.
Chaki (10/12/1888) was born at present day Bangladesh for a well to do family.
When in school he was expelled for indulging in Anti British activities & for completing education he joined Rangpur National School.

Here he came in contact with Jugantar Members and along with
Kudhiram Bose and it was decided that both will bomb Magistrate Kingsford in his carriage, unfortunately on that fateful evening, Kingsford sent 2 European women in his carriage & both died in the blast.

There was a huge manhunt, Khudiram got caught, Chaki who was on a run
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