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Ashutosh Kuila ( Bengali : আশুতোষ কুইলা ) (1924 – 29 September 1942) was an Indian revolutionary and martyr from Madhabpur, Purba Medinipur , Bengal . At 18 years old, he participated in the Quit India Movement as a member of Bidyut Bahini , a local revolutionary group. [ 1 ] On 29 September 1942, while leading a peaceful protest in Mahishadal , British police opened fire on the unarmed procession, killing him. His sacrifice became symbolic of the nationalist fervour in Midnapore during Indian independence movement . [ 2 ] Ashutosh Kuila আশুতোষ কুইলা Born 1924 Madhabpur, Purba Medinipur , Bengal , British Raj Died 29 September 1942 Midnapore district , West Bengal , Independent India Cause of death Gunshot wound Alma mater Kalyanchak Gourmohan Institution Occupation Student Known for participation & martyrdom during Quit India Movement Father Jibanchandra Kuila Early life Ashutosh Kuila was born in 1924 in a middle class Mahishya fami...