First freedom struggle of 1857, four rebellions in Karnataka, names of 132 martyrs unveiled

First freedom struggle of 1857, four rebellions in Karnataka, names of 132 martyrs unveiled

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Sep 09, 2023: A plaque unveiling the names of 132 martyrs from Karnataka who laid down their lives during the four rebellions that took place in the course of the nation’s first freedom struggle in 1857, was unveiled at the University College premises on September 9, Saturday  on the occasion of the B V Kakkilaya Inspired Oration at the college auditorium. The plaques were unveiled by Dr Shamsul Islam, a former professor of Delhi university and a prominent researcher and author.

 

The plaque unveils the list of freedom fighters which was secured from the official records of the first freedom struggle. It mentions about the Naragunda rebellion, Koppala Fort struggle of 1858 and Halagali Bedas rebellion and Surapur Rebellion.

Speaking on the occasion, Shamsul Islam said paying tributes to martyrs was akin to honouring Bharath Matha. When we fail to talk about martyrs, it only sends a wrong message, he added.

It may be recalled here that the ABVP activists had staged a protest against the participation of Dr Shamsul Islam in the programme.