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Punjab CM requests Scotland to share trial archives of Bhagat Singh, associates

Chandigarh, Jan 12 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has formally sought access to original audio and video recordings, along with archival documents, related to the historic trial of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, which are believed to be preserved in Scotland.
In a letter dated January 9 addressed to the British Deputy High Commissioner in Chandigarh, Alba Smeriglio, the Chief Minister highlighted the deep historical and emotional value of these records for the people of Punjab and for scholars studying colonial history and human rights. He noted that the materials reportedly form part of legal archives maintained by a Scottish museum or institution.
Mann stated that the Punjab government wishes to obtain these archival materials for scholarly research, digital preservation, and public display at the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Heritage Complex in Khatkar Kalan, located in the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district. He requested the British authorities to facilitate access to the records or provide guidance on the formal process required to obtain authenticated copies.
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