Soldieress in the Rani Jhansi Regiment of the Azad Hind Fauj.

First female spy of India.

She married Shrikant Jairanjan Das, who was a CID inspector for British forces.

He was assigned the responsibility to spy on and assassinate Subhas Chandra Bose.

To protect the life of Netaji, she killed her husband.

Neera Arya was sent to the notorious Andaman and Nicobar Jail, known for its harsh treatment.

During her imprisonment, Neera was offered bail if she revealed information about the Indian National Congress leaders, especially Subhash Chandra Bose.

However, she refused and even spat at a prison guard.

Historical accounts state that, as punishment for her silence, her right breast was cut off.
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