What happened on 23 March 1947

The trio sacrificed their lives for the independence of India but their inspiring actions continued to stir the desire for freedom until the freedom was achieved in 1947. The day is celebrated as Shaheed Diwas.On March 23 in 1931, Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Hari Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar were hanged by the British for their alleged involvement in the killing of John Saunders. The day is also celebrated as Shaheed Diwas or Martyr’s Day. They sacrificed their lives for the independence of India but their inspiring actions continued to stir the desire for freedom until it was achieved in 1947.