“Indian freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were executed on 14 February 1931 (Valentine’s day)”
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Claim dated 12 Feb 2021.
FACTLY rated thisFALSE
What FACTLY found
The British Government executed Indian freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev on 23 March 1931, not on Valentine’s day. Every year, 23 March is celebrated as ‘Shaheed Diwas/Martyrs’ Day’ in remembrance of the sacrifice of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev.
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In short
This claim spread on social media around 12 February 2021. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 18 February 2021, 6 days later. Its rating was “FALSE”.
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