After a hectic search of about a week, seven freedom fighters were identified in Bengaluru by Monday night, as the country observed the 80th anniversary of the Quit India Movement on Tuesday and is set to celebrate the 75th Independence Day in a few days.
Though a few of them were known to the district administration as they had been felicitated before, some were identified to be living in Bengaluru.
With the Freedom Fighters’ Association now almost defunct, with a large number of members dead, it posed a challenge for the officials. “Two were tracked late on Monday night after ascertaining the pension records and other documents following directions from the Governor’s office,” an official said.
