A train hold-up that turned the wheels of revolution

Aug 9, 2025 | 21:08 IST

On the 100th anniversary of the Kakori Train Action, TOI gives a lowdown on the event that gave a big push to the freedom struggle

It was in the first week of August, 100 years ago, when a group of 10 young men checked into Chhedilal Dharamshala in Aminabad, Lucknow, with a plan up their sleeves. They reached Charbagh railway station for a final recce and then returned to their base.

On August 8, 1925, they reached Kakori railway station on foot but as soon as they reached the platform, they saw the No. 8 down train zipping away.

/india

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A train hold-up that turned the wheels of revolution

On the 100th anniversary of the Kakori Train Action, TOI gives a lowdown on the event that gave a big push to the freedom struggle

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A train hold-up that turned the wheels of revolution

On the 100th anniversary of the Kakori Train Action, TOI gives a lowdown on the event that gave a big push to the freedom struggle

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