Baji Rout
| Baji Rout | |
|---|---|
| Born |
5 October 1926 Nilakanthapur, Dhenkanal, Odisha |
| Died |
11 October 1938 (aged 12) Nilakanthapur, Dhenkanal |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Bajia |
| Known for | youngest freedom fighter |
Baji Rout is the youngest martyr of India. This 12 yr old boat boy was shot dead by British police when he courageously denied to ferry them across the Brahmani River on the night of 11th October 1938 at Nilakanthapur Ghat, Bhuban, Dhenkanal district.[1]
Baji Rout was the youngest son of a boatman on the Brahmani river.[2] As an active member of the Banar Sena of Prajamandal (Party of People),[3] He had volunteered to keep watch by the river at night. The British Police force ordered him to cross the river by his Boat which he denied. The police force became revengeful and fired Baji Rout along with Laxman Mallik and Fagu Sahoo.[4]
References
- ↑ "Baji Rout; The Youngest Freedom Fighter of Dhenkal district, Odisha". eOdisha. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
- ↑ Mr, Reginald Massey (3 January 2014). Shaheed Bhagat Singh and the Forgotten Indian Martyrs. Abhinav Publications. pp. 192–. GGKEY:HCZLGL7521K.
- ↑ Bhagaban Sahu, State Level Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Smruti Samsad. Cultural Heritage of [Orissa]: Dhenkanal. State Level Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Smruti Samsad.
- ↑ "List of some Freedom Fighters". Dhenkanal Administration. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
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