Kakori Kand: The Heist that Completely Changed the Indian Freedom Struggle | World Affairs @WorldAffairsUnacademy The Kakori Conspiracy, also known as the Kakori Train Robbery, occurred on ... The Kakori Train robbery (prapt of Kakori conspiracy) was a train robbery that took place at Kakori, a village near Lucknow, [1] on 9 August 1925, [2] during the Indian independence movement against the British rule in India. The Kakori Kand conspirators were apprehended in 1927. Some were sentenced to death, while others were led away due to a lack of evidence, and the remainder were sent to Port Blair's Cellular Jail. The Kakori Train Action has completed 100 years in 2025. The centenary marks a moment to revisit the courage of young revolutionaries who challenged British colonial rule. Know more.