Freedom fighter Arya dies at 98

ABOHAR: Freedom fighter Ram Krishan Arya 98 was cremated with full state honours in his native town in Peelibanga segment of Hanumangarh

Updated At : 06:25 AM Jul 19, 2016 IST

RK Arya

Our Correspondent

Abohar, July 18

Freedom fighter Ram Krishan Arya (98) was cremated with full state honours in his native town in Peelibanga segment of Hanumangarh. Bharat Ram Meghwal, former Lok Sabha member, Raj Kumar Phanda, MC president, and Subhash Godara, former MC president, were among hundreds of people who offered floral tributes. Sub-Divisional Magistrate Kanhaiya Lal Songara laid a wreath on behalf of the state government. Arya’s grandson Rajan lit the pyre.

Arya, born in Suratgarh in 1918, had joined the freedom movement during school days and was later jailed many times while participating in the Quit India and other movements.

Freedom fighter Arya dies at 98

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