Walter Charles Rand (12 May 1863 – 3 July 1897[1]) was an Indian Civil Service officer in British India.
[2] Rand misused his post and looted innocent Indians and humiliated women.
"[3] Rand's efforts to control plague were tyrannical and brutal and reminded by many in Pune including Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
[1][4] Rand and his military escort Lt. Charles Egerton Ayerst were shot by Chapekar brothers on 22 June 1897.
[1] His assassination rapidly became a part of the Indian national movement, especially in Bombay Presidency.