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


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.
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