Tirot Sing
DoNER (Ministry Of Development Of North Eastern Region,
North East India) Minister Remembered Tirot Sing’s Contribution to Freedom
Struggle.
The sacrifices of Tirot Sing, the legendary freedom fighter from
Meghalaya, were recently commemorated. The function was part of a 15-day campaign undertaken by the
Government of India to hold a series of programmes across the country to
commemorate the sacrifices of the freedom fighters at their respective places
of origin.
About Tirot Sing:
Tirot Sing was one of the greatest freedom fighters to hail from
the northeast.
In the attempt to prevent the Khasi Hills from falling into
colonial hands, Tirot Sing, a Khasi chief, had raised the battle cry
against the invasive British forces on April 4, 1829, but was eventually
captured and defeated. He died in captivity in Dhaka on July 17, 1835.
