With British forces on high alert, Bhagat Singh knew he had to escape Lahore without arousing suspicion. His plan was both simple and genius.
- Shaving His Beard & Cutting His Hair:
As a devout Sikh, Bhagat Singh had long hair and a beard, which made him easily recognizable. But knowing the risk, he did something unthinkable—he shaved his beard and cut his hair, disguising himself as a clean-shaven British gentleman. This was a huge personal sacrifice, as it went against his Sikh identity, but he prioritized the revolution over personal beliefs. - Dressing Like an Englishman:
To blend in, Bhagat Singh wore a well-fitted Western-style suit, complete with a hat, instead of a turban. This drastic change in appearance made him unrecognizable even to those who knew him. - Boarding a Train in Broad Daylight:
Instead of hiding, he walked confidently through Lahore Railway Station, holding an English-language newspaper and pretending to be a sophisticated traveler. Accompanying him was Durga Devi Vohra, the wife of fellow revolutionary Bhagwati Charan Vohra. She posed as his wife, and they were accompanied by a child to make their disguise even more convincing. - Fooling the British Police:
The British were actively searching for a Sikh revolutionary with long hair and a turban. They never imagined that the man they were looking for was right in front of them, disguised as a gentleman. Bhagat Singh and his group successfully boarded a train to Howrah (Kolkata) and escaped.