Chandra Shekhar Azad embraced martyrdom on February 27, 1931, in Alfred Park, Allahabad (now Chandra Shekhar Azad Park). His death was a result of betrayal, but he remained true to his vow—never to be captured alive by the British.
🔹 The Final Battle in Alfred Park
- Azad was hiding in Allahabad, continuing revolutionary activities after Bhagat Singh’s arrest.
- A traitor informed the British about his whereabouts.
- British police surrounded him in Alfred Park.
- He fought alone for hours, killing several British officers.
🔹 Azad’s Last Stand
- Running out of bullets, he had one final round left.
- Instead of surrendering, he shot himself, keeping his vow to remain Azad (free) till his last breath.
🔹 Aftermath and Legacy
- His martyrdom shocked the nation, fueling the revolutionary spirit.
- Alfred Park was renamed Chandra Shekhar Azad Park in his honor.
- He remains a symbol of defiance, courage, and sacrifice in India’s freedom struggle.
Azad lived and died as a true patriot, proving that freedom is earned through courage and sacrifice.