Today nation is observing the 90th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre on April 13. The martyrdom of the hundreds of the innocent people ultimately led the nation to freedom. SRGI pay its heartiest homage & tribute to the brave freedom fighters.
The
Jallianwala Bagh incident one of the most brutal incidents that took place during the Indian freedom struggle. This incident still fills the minds of the people with anguish. The
Jallianwala Bagh incident played an important role in giving a definite direction to the Indian freedom movement.
On the day of Baishaki, on 13th April 1919 around 10,000 people had gathered at the
Jallianwala Bagh to protest peacefully against the oppressive Rowllat Act. These people were unaware of the following danger, which was surrounding them from all the sides in the form of general Dyer and his army. The brutal general ordered his army of 150 soldiers to open fire at the crowd. As the only exit point was blocked and the walls of the park were beyond the reach of the people, the innocent people were trapped helplessly before the spraying bullets. After 15 minutes and 1650 rounds of firing, 400 people were killed on the spot, which included some children. The 1500 wounded people were left to die in the pool of their own blood.
This incident had an international impact, but the guilty General Dyer was not punished for his doings. The Indian freedom struggle took a significant turn from this tragic incident, and the politicians started to ask for complete independence. Although Queen Elizabeth offered a wreath on the
Jallianwala Bagh Martyr’s Memorial in 1997, she was unable to wash off the ruthless act of General Dyer.
SRGI is proud of all the brave heroes of our country who fought for the freedom of our nation and gave us the gift of independence & freedom in which we are living today!!
Jai Hind!
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