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Posted 08 May 2024

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Tileswari Koch (1930 -1942)

  • Recently she was remembered on her death anniversary.

Early Life:

  • Father: Bhabakanta Barua 
  • Birthplace: Nij-Borgaon village on the outskirts of Dhekiajuli (Sonitpur district) Assam.

Contributions:

  • She was shot by the British on September 20, 1942, during the Quit India Movement while attempting to hoist the Tricolour at a police station in Dhekiajuli, along with other freedom fighters.
  • This incident is sometimes called as Dhekiajuli martyr and the procession of freedom fighters to hoist the flag is known as mrityu vahini (suicide squad) which was led by Monbor Nath.

Honour:

  • Dhekiajuli town marks September 20 as Martyrs’ Day in her honour.

Values: 

  • Courage, Justice, Valour, etc. 
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  • Tileswari Koch
  • Dhekiajuli martyr
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