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London Tod Singh is no more
New Delhi, Aug 1 (UNI) Legendary CPI(M) leader Harkishan Singh Surjeet, who died today once said his name was London Tod Singh (one who breaks London).
The incident occurred in British India on the anniversary of the martyrdom of revolutionary Bhagat Singh when Surjeet hoisted the Indian tricolour at the court in Hoshiarpur, an action during which he was shot two times.
Later he was punished by the colonial regime.
In court he stated his name as London Tod Singh (one who breaks London).
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Story first published: Friday, August 1, 2008, 15:11 [IST]