Seeking revenge for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai at thehands of the police, Bhagat Singh was involved in themurder of British police officer John Saunders. He eludedefforts by the police to capture him. Soon after, togetherwith Batukeshwar Dutt, he undertook a successful effortto throw two bombs and leaflets inside the CentralLegislative Assembly while shouting the slogan ofrevolution.