LAHORE: Pakistan's Punjab government has opened to tourists the Bhagat Singh Gallery at the historical Poonch House here, where the freedom fighter's trial was conducted some 93 years ago.
The gallery houses historical documents, including pictures, letters, newspapers, details of the trial and other memorial articles related to his life and freedom struggle.
Punjab chief secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman inaugurated the gallery on Monday. "Tourists will have access to the gallery under an agreement between the departments of industry, commerce and tourism of the Punjab government," Zaman said, adding that the historical building of Poonch House has been restored to its original form.
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