Prafulla Chaki was a courageous Indian revolutionary who sacrificed his life at a young age while fighting against British colonial rule. He was born on 10 December 1888 in Bogra district (now in Bangladesh). From his student days, Prafulla Chaki was deeply influenced by nationalist ideas and revolutionary thought.
Prafulla Chaki became an active member of the Anushilan Samiti, a prominent revolutionary organization in Bengal. He believed that armed resistance was necessary to end British oppression and awaken national consciousness. His dedication and fearlessness quickly made him a trusted revolutionary.
He is best remembered for his role in the Muzaffarpur Bomb Case (1908). Along with Khudiram Bose, Prafulla Chaki planned to assassinate British magistrate Kingsford, who was notorious for his harsh treatment of Indians. Although the attack failed and innocent lives were lost by mistake, it shook the British administration.
After the incident, Prafulla Chaki escaped but was later surrounded by British police at a railway station in Mokama. Refusing to be captured alive, he shot himself on 2 May 1908, embracing martyrdom at just 19 years of age.
Prafulla Chaki’s sacrifice deeply inspired the revolutionary movement in Bengal and across India. He is remembered as a symbol of youthful courage, patriotism, and supreme sacrifice, whose fearless spirit strengthened India’s struggle for independence.