Rebel in the hill : Unsung Hero of past from Jutogh
T HE first war of India’s independence in 1857 by the Indian soldiers of the British army was not limited to Meerut, Delhi or big cities . It was documented throughout the pages of history that The events of patriotism at Kasauli and Jutogh in Simla Hills had made some of the hill chieftains to rise against the British and help the mutineers. They were very few in number. But their heroic deeds put fuel to the fire. This was the time when the danger of revolt emanated from Lahore, Jullunder and Peshawar as well. At most of these places Hindustani regiments known as Nussree Battalions were posted. It was at Kasauli that a group of native sepoys had looted the government treasury and fled to Jutogh under the leadership of Subedar Bhim Singh. A police chowky was also burnt. Their aim was to attack the British officers and families at Simla. This operation could have been suc cessful but for the treacherous behaviour of his fellows who had leaked the plan to authorities. Bhim Singh