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Sital Prasad Jha

Deoghar, Jharkhand

August 08, 2022 to August 08, 2023

Sital Prasad Jha was a freedom fighter from Rohini, Jasidih, and Deoghar. He was born in 1916. His father’s name was Lt. Shantu Jha and his wife’s name was Mandakini Devi. He was educated till the 6th standard and used to do farming. He was arrested due to the looting of the Grain storehouse and sent to jail. In 1942, he was sent to Bhagalpur jail, he was in jail for 1 month and 29 days. He died in 1980.

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