Batukeshwar Dutt

About

An Indian revolutionary who was sentenced to life in prison after exploding bombs in the Central Legislative Assembly in New Delhi.

Before Fame

He learned how to make bombs while working at the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association.

Trivia

He secured rights for political prisoners in India by initiating a hunger strike.

Family Life

He was survived by his daughter, Bharti Bagchi.

Associated With

Both he and Alabama-born Klansman, Bobby Frank Cherry were jailed for exploding bombs.