Shahid Smarak Jamalnagar Bhains-Forgotten Martyr of Chamrola Station 1942 revolt of Uttar Pradesh

The free India where we live today is because of the numerous sacrifices made by uncounted people throughout the country during the struggle of Independence. Although, we all know about various memorials built around the country in the memories of those martyrs but little people know that Agra and around was also center of many such movements. On this Independence day, weRoyal Riders rode to pay homage to martyr of one such lesser known Chomrola Station Memorial built at village Jamalnagar Bhains.

The forgotten memorial of Martyr of 1942 revolt of Chamrola Station

The Memorial at Chamrola Station was erected on the occasion of 25th Independence day to pay tribute to martyr of 1942 revolt by farmers who took over the whole station in support of Quit India movement lead by Mahatma Gandhi all over India.

This movement was popular as ‘do or die’. The evening after the Quit India Resolution was passed, Gandhiji addressed some memorable words to the Indian people. The words were very electrifying as, “Every one of you should from this moment onwards consider yourself a free man or woman and act as if you are free. … I am not going to be satisfied with anything short of complete freedom. We shall do or die. We shall either free India or die in the attempt.”

Mahatma Gandhi and other Congress leaders were arrested next day resulted in countrywide protest hartals, strikes, processions followed the arrests. Here at Chamrola Station, the police replied with lathi-charges and firing which resulted about 125 injured people as well as death of Ulfat Singh, Saahab Singh , Khajaan Singh and Soran Singh who were leading the revolt.

Riding on Royal Enfield Motorcycles towards Chamrola Station Memorial

Bikes parked with proud just outside Memorial

A sign stone with details about establishment of this Memorial.
Neglected and covered with bushes and plants.

The Memorial here bears name of all those martyrs however now its completely neglected. As per information available there, it was renovated in year 2006. Villagers also said that there used be huge gathering every year on 15th but when we reached there , there was nothing, it was even hard to find becasue was all covered by plants, bushes, a clear victim of negligence.

weRoyal Riders instantly decided to clean this place as well as make it more visible. And with collective effort of Riders, in few hours, it was clean and visible again. We found few stones with engraved information about this memorial. Though were heavy but gave them suitable spot.

This stone was quite heavy but can’t deter riders from giving it a place it deserve.
Carrying the carved stones.
Man at work.
Weeding out wild plant and bushes as well as cleaning up.
Everyone selflessly took initiative to clean various parts of the monument.
Rider’s collective effort in cleaning up the place.
weRR Riders cleaning the Martyr Memorial – Sankalp is with Broom.
weRR – Motorcycling Group of Agra involved in cleaning of memorial with devotion.

Finally after Rider’s brotherhood and effort, this place was more lively and recognizable. Although this memorial need regular attention but atleast we started it. Hopefully, it will inspire villagers and people around to continue maintaining it. This place is near Chamrola station but still has a soulful feeling and peace. After this little voluntarily contribution towards memorial to bring back it in shape, all Rider felt blessed and we salute to all those who gave upon their life for the freedom we enjoy today.

Tired but happy weRR members after finishing the job of cleaning the memorial .

However, weRR’s 15th August celebration was not yet over, we wanted to make this Independence Day Anniversary more memorable. Members of weRoyal Riders further participated in blood donation camp organized at Hotel Mansingh Palace.

weRR members donating blood during blood donation camp.

weRoyal Riders with Smile after blood donation – was a big day.

It was a busy day for weRoyal Riders, we first rode to a lesser known memorial near Chamrola Station and get to know about martyr from 1942 revolt and pay them tribute, We then devoted our time in cleaning up that place and making bringing it in shape. Later Riders of weRoyal Riders Motorcycling Club of Agra donated blood for greater cause. Overall, it was a pleasant and soulful experience for all us.