Azad Hind Fauj's last soldier Daniel Kale passes away

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Last Updated: Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 13:49
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Mumbai: Daniel Kale, a veteran soldier of the Azad Hind Fauj, died in Kolhapur after a prolonged illness.

Kale, 95, passed away yesterday at 8 AM at a healthcare centre, where he was admitted for the last few days after his deteriorating health.

Ashok Rokade, founder of a civilian rescue force 'White Army' was looking after Kale in his last days.

Kale's last rites were conducted at Kadamwadi cemetery last evening, said Rokade.

Born in Panhala tehsil of Kolhapur district in September 1920, Kale had joined Rasbihari Bose's Indian Independence League in 1942.

The league later joined Azad Hind Fauj, which posted Kale on Indo-Burma border. "Kale was part of the Fauj's Secret Service group that was gathering intelligence inputs and passing it on to the top leadership of Fauj," Rokade said.

He is said to be the last soldier of the Fauj, founded by Subhash Chandra Bose.

After the defeat of the Fauj followed by Independence in 1947, Kale subsequently returned to Kolhapur and settled there. His health worsened in last some years, mainly after his wife Shyamala passed away a decade ago, Rokade said.

We were looking after him for last seven years. He could recall some incidents from the Azad Hind Fauj days and was a peace loving person, he said.

PTI

First Published: Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 13:49

 

[The_Sidewinder]

Rest in peace. Salute to the warrior. End of an era.

 

[Tshering22]

The nation will always remember these immortals! Salute!

 

[jamal18]

I hope they are remembered.

 

[anant_s]

Rest in Peace.

 

[Hindustani78]

http://www.thehindu.com/2001/10/20/stories/13201102.htm

Indian National Army

It was Captain Mohan Singh, an Indian officer of the British Indian Army, who first set up the Azad Hind Fouj (Indian National Army) on the defeat of the British by Japan on February 15, 1942.

Abid Hasan

A young enthusiastic and courageous man from Hyderabad also joined this force. His name was Zain-al-Abdin Hasan. He preferred to be called Abid Hasan and later became known as Abid Hasan Safrani.

Abid Hasan's mother Hajia Begum was anti-British, so her children were sent to Germany for higher studies. And Abid went to do a degree in engineering.

Meeting with Bose

Netaji addressed a meeting of Indian prisoners of war in Germany and asked them to join the INA. Abid met him and was inspired by the charismatic leader. He told Bose that he would join him after finishing his studies. Netaji said tauntingly that if he was caught in such small considerations, he would not be able to achieve anything big in life. Stung by that remark, Abid decided to give up his studies. He became Netaji's secretary and interpreter.

Abid Hasan was made a major in the INA. Netaji wanted an Indian form of addressing each other. Abid first suggested "Hello" and was snubbed for that. He later suggested "Jai Hind", which Netaji liked and adopted it as the formal manner of greeting for revolutionaries and members of INA.Later Nehru used it in his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort.

The Indian National Army

INA provided a common kitchen for its soldiers irrespective of their religious affiliations. But there were many differences of opinion within its ranks. One of the controversial issues was the design of the national flag. TheHindus wanted a saffron flag, while the Muslims insisted on green. Later the Hindus gave up their insistence. Abid Hasan was impressed by this gesture that he decided to append "saffron" to his name. Since then, he became to be known as Safrani.

After the famous trial of the INA, all the members of the INA were released. In 1946, Safrani came to Hyderabad and joined the Congress Party. The party was riven with factionalism. Disgusted, he gave up politics and joined the Bengal Lamp Company. He was posted at Karachi. On the partition of India, he came back to Hyderabad.

Diplomatic career

In 1948, he was taken into the newly created Indian Foreign Service. On retirement in 1969, he returned to Hyderabad. Safrani passed away in 1984 at the age of 73.

Image credit: Photo courtesy: Anvar Alikhan | Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose with his aide INA Major Abid Hasan.

 

[COLDHEARTED AVIATOR]

Rest In Peace Sir!

 

[Mirza Jatt]

RIP. sir !

 

[baajey]

proud soldier of a proud nation

 

[Hindustani78]

http://zeenews.india.com/india/scholars-demand-setting-up-of-azad-hind-museum-at-kohima-1999903.html

Kohima: Renowned scholars, researchers, and professors at a seminar demanded that an Azad Hind Museum be set up at Kohima and Ruzazho village be declared a National Heritage village

The two-day seminar on "The Battle of Kohima and its impact on Indian Freedom Movement" was held at Ruzazho village in Phek district of Nagaland where a resolution demanding setting up of a Azad Hind Museum at Kohima was adopted yesterday by the participants.

"It is resolved that an Azad Hind Museum should be set up at Kohima the capital of Nagaland where all relics concerning Netaji and the INA such as weapons, uniforms and flag, etc used by the INA, Azad Hind currency, books and films on the INA should be maintained and displayed," the resolution said.

The resolution also demanded that Ruzazho village, which Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, as Commander of the Indian National Army (INA) had visited during the Second World War should be declared as a National Heritage village.

It also demanded that the route taken by the INA be identified in Nagaland and suitable memorial installed at important places such as Jessami, Sangshak, Sangnyu, Sahpao, Lahe, Ruzazho, Chosezu, Viswema, Mao as also places in and around Kohima, where INA freedom fighters fought their battles.

It was also resolved that the State and the Union Governments should institute serious research by competent scholars to unearth the history of INA deeds in Nagaland and Manipur and publish the same for the Indian public.

The seminar was organised by the Pfutsero Government College with Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Memorial Development Society Nagaland and Chakhesang Students Union, Phek as co-organisers.

Renowned scholars, researchers, professors from across the country attended the two-day seminar which concluded yesterday.