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National Forest Martyrs Day - September 11
September 14 , 2022
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- It pays tribute to those who sacrificed their lives to protect forests and wildlife.
- The tragic Khejarli massacre occurred on September 11, 1730.
- This day was chosen to be recognised as National Forest Martyrs Day.
- Cutting down the Khejarli trees in the forest was ordered by Maharaja Abhay Singh of Rajasthan.
- Bishnoi community people protested against the order as they considered Khejarli trees to be sacred.
- A woman named Amrita Devi offered her head to save Khejarli trees from being cut down, as a mark of protest.
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