**In December 1931, two schoolgirls killed the District Judge in Komilla. They were?**
VerifiedThe assassination of District Judge Stevens in Comilla (now in Bangladesh) on December 14, 1931, marked a significant moment in India's freedom struggle. Two teenage schoolgirls, Shanti Ghosh and Suniti Choudhary, carried out this bold act of resistance against British colonial rule when they were just 14 and 15 years old respectively.
These brave young women were inspired by the revolutionary activities happening across Bengal during the early 1930s. They belonged to families that were actively involved in the independence movement, and their actions were motivated by the harsh treatment of political prisoners and the oppressive policies of the British administration. The girls had been deeply affected by stories of torture and mistreatment of freedom fighters in British jails.
On that fateful day, Shanti and Suniti disguised themselves and entered the courthouse premises. They shot District Judge Stevens at point-blank range during court proceedings. After the assassination, they made no attempt to escape and were immediately arrested by the authorities. Their calm surrender showed their complete dedication to their cause, knowing well the consequences of their actions.
Due to their young age, both girls were sentenced to life imprisonment instead of death penalty. They were sent to Hijli jail, where they faced extremely harsh conditions. During their imprisonment, they went on hunger strikes to protest against the ill-treatment of political prisoners and demanded better conditions for freedom fighters.
Their act of bravery inspired many other young Indians to join the freedom struggle. Shanti Ghosh and Suniti Choudhary became symbols of courage and determination, proving that age and gender were no barriers to fighting for one's motherland. They were finally released after India gained independence in 1947, having spent about 16 years in prison for their patriotic act.
