Personal Life

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Kusheshwar Mallick was born in 1926 at Jagatpur, a small village in the district of Supaul, Bihar. His parents died when he was quite young.[1]

He married Mrs. Bindeshwari Devi. He died on 20th October 1994. He is survived by four daughters and two sons.

He joined the Indian Independence Movement when Mahatma Gandhi invited the nation to join the Quit India Movement in 1942. He was 16 years old studying for his metriculation at the Ganpatgunj High School, when he decided to actively participate in the movement.[1]

Demostration at Supaul Post Office

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He along with Mr. Achyutanand Jha, Mr. Jayram Mistr, Mr. Kulanand Mallick and others reached the Supaul Post Office reciting "do or die". They encouraged others to join their cause and protested in the presence of English Postmaster. They then went ahead took over the post office and destroyed English documents. The Police tried to catch him, but he fled with his two friends before the police could catch them.[1]

"Three Lions Caught in Jungle"[1]

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Mr. Mallick along with his two friends had been running from police and took refuge in the Jungles near Thalha, Supaul, Bihar. They roamed the jungle for a few day without food. When they tried to get out, they were apprehended by police. Next day, local newspaper covered the story with the title - Three Lions Caught in Jungle.[1]

Trial and Jail

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After arrest, Mr. Mallick was trialed in Buxar. He was charged with sedition and destruction of official documents. He was sentenced for three years in Bhagalpur Central Jail.[1]

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Work at Local Congress Office

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After being released from Jail, Mr. Mallick joined the Congress party's local office in Supaul and continued with public reachout activities.[1]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "भारत छोड़ो आंदोलन में कुशेश्वर मल्लिक ने निभाई सक्रिय भूमिका". http://epaper.livehindustan.com/. Retrieved 2023-12-27. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)