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Born in 1907 in Punjab, Singh was influenced by his family's background in Sikh nationalism and joined various revolutionary organizations during his youth. Singh became a prominent activist and was actively involved in acts of violence against the British government in India. He and his associates were responsible for the assassination of British police officer John Saunders and later, in collaboration with another revolutionary, Shivaram Rajguru, he assassinated British police officer James Scott. These actions led to widespread awareness of Singh's participation in the independence struggle and earned him the admiration of many. Singh's most notable act of resistance came in 1928 when he and his associates planned and executed the bombing of the Central Legislative Assembly in Delhi. The purpose of this act was to protest against the implementation of the Public Safety Bill and the Trade Disputes Act by the British government, which Singh saw as draconian measures aimed at suppressing the rights of the Indian people. Singh along with Batukeshwar Dutt was arrested for their involvement in the bombing and subsequently sentenced to death. Despite his young age, Singh displayed immense courage and defiance throughout his trial and imprisonment. His actions and beliefs inspired a new wave of nationalism and played a significant role in mobilizing the Indian masses against British colonial rule. His views on revolution, socialism, and the future of an independent India made him an iconic figure in the struggle for independence. On March 23, 1931, Bhagat Singh along with his comrades Rajguru and Sukhdev were executed by hanging in Lahore Central Jail. Their martyrdom further fueled the Indian independence movement and intensified public sentiment against the British occupation. Today, Bhagat Singh is revered as a national hero and a symbol of India's struggle for freedom. His ideas and sacrifices continue to inspire generations of Indians in their fight against oppression and injustice.