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Paying tribute to India’s freedom fighters

Aashu Dutt

Deoghar, Jharkhand

August 08, 2022 to August 08, 2023

Aashu Dutt was a freedom fighter from Chittpayudih, Sarwaan, and Deoghar. He was born in 1926. His father’s name was Shambhu Dutt and his wife’s name was Pushpa Devi. Aashu Dutt did not receive any education. During the 1942 Quit India Movement due to the looting of the grain storehouse he was sent to jail. Aashu Dutt was also involved in the burning of a police station, Bank and Post Office. The Bihar government has all documents and evidence. He was also a great social worker. Aashu Dutt used to sell utensils. He also used to do farming. His family's condition was very miserable. He died in 2001.

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