The Chandrashekhar Azad mystery

It's been almost seventy years since famous freedom fighter, Chandrashekhar Azad killed himself after a fierce encounter with the police, at Alfred Park in Allahabad. Since then, Azad's name has been immortalized and his sacrifice a source of inspiration. However, a few things about the day still remain unclear and there are varying accounts of what happened. For instance, who tipped off the police about Azad's wherabouts? Who was with him in the Park, when the police arrived, and whom he urged to flee? I tried to have another look at this moment in history, through my column, Past Prism.

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