Kartik Sarkar was a prominent figure in India's freedom movement, born in 1918 in Pabna, Undivided India. His father, Shri Mukunda Chandra Sarkar, played a significant role in shaping his early life. As a student, Kartik joined the revolutionary organization Anushilan Samiti, dedicated to the struggle for independence.
Kartik participated in the Civil Disobedience Movement, particularly in the Rajshahi and Medinipur districts. His involvement led to his arrest under Section 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and he faced a Special Magistrate trial that resulted in a total of 12 years in prison.
A talented writer with a strong command of English, Kartik Sarkar used his skills to write threatening letters to high-ranking British colonial officials, which further enraged the colonial authorities. Consequently, he was sentenced to serve time in the infamous Andaman Cellular Jail in 1934. His permanent deportation number in the jail was 314.
Kartik Sarkar endured the harsh conditions of the Cellular Jail for five years before being brought back to India in 1937. He was finally released in 1938, having spent a significant portion of his youth being imprisoned for the cause of India's freedom. His dedication to the freedom struggle continued to inspire many even after his release.
Kartik Sarkar passed away on 18 January 2009.
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Source: Ramkrishna Halder, Contributor for CCRT.