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Sehore Family's War Loan Claim
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 06 Aug 2026, 04:47 PM
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A family in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, has strengthened its claim for a war loan given to the British government during World War I. The UK Debt Management Office has asked for additional documents.
The Ruthia family of Sehore has been seeking repayment of a war loan of 35,000 rupees given to the British government during World War I. The family claims that their ancestors had lent this amount to the British government during the war. The UK Debt Management Office has now asked for additional documents to verify this claim. This development has strengthened the family's hopes of getting their loan repaid. The family's claim is significant as it highlights the contributions made by Indian families to the British war effort during World War I.