Benoy Basu, also known as Benoy Krishna Basu, was a prominent Indian revolutionary and independence activist. Born on October 11, 1907, in the village of Rohitbhog in the Munshiganj District of presentday Bangladesh, he displayed a fervent spirit of nationalism from a young age. Inspired by the ideals of freedom fighters and deeply moved by the plight of his countrymen under British rule, Benoy became actively involved in the struggle for Indian independence. He joined the Bengal Volunteers, a revolutionary group dedicated to armed resistance against the British Raj.

Benoy's commitment to the cause led him to participate in several daring acts of defiance. His most notable exploit was the attack on the Writers' Building in Kolkata on December 8, 1930, along with his comrades Badal Gupta and Dinesh Gupta. The Writers' Building served as the headquarters of the British administration in Bengal, and the trio aimed to strike a blow at the heart of the colonial government. Disguised in European attire, they stormed the building, engaging in a fierce gun battle with the British officers. The attack created a sensation and shook the foundations of British authority in India.

Although the revolutionaries managed to inflict casualties on the British officers, they were eventually overwhelmed. Rather than surrender, Benoy and his comrades chose to take their own lives. Benoy shot himself, but the wound was not immediately fatal. He succumbed to his injuries on December 13, 1930, becoming a martyr for the Indian independence movement. His courage and sacrifice inspired countless others to join the fight for freedom, and he remains a revered figure in Indian history, symbolizing the unwavering spirit of resistance against colonial rule.