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THE BIRTH OF BLUE STAR --
Operation Blue Star took birth after the rise of Khalistan movement in India. The Khalistan movement was a political Sikh nationalist movement which aimed at creating an independent state for Sikhs inside the current North-Western Republic of India.
Operation Blue Star took birth after the rise of Khalistan movement in India. The Khalistan movement was a political Sikh nationalist movement which aimed at creating an independent state for Sikhs inside the current North-Western Republic of India.
Even though the Khalistan movement started in the early 1940s and 1950s, it gained popularity between 1970s and 1980s.
JARNAIL SINGH BHINDRANWALE --
Bhindranwale was the leader of Damdami Taksal and was one of the main reasons behind Operation Blue Star. As a leader, Bhindranwale had an influence on Sikh youth. He persuaded many people to follow Sikh rules and tenets.
Bhindranwale was the leader of Damdami Taksal and was one of the main reasons behind Operation Blue Star. As a leader, Bhindranwale had an influence on Sikh youth. He persuaded many people to follow Sikh rules and tenets.
During Operation Blue Star, Bhindranwale and Khalistan supporters took over the Akal Takht complex in Amritsar's Golden Temple.
Bhindranwale was seen as a supporter of the creation of Khalistan. Operation Blue Star specifically was aimed to eliminate Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale..
Bhindranwale was seen as a supporter of the creation of Khalistan. Operation Blue Star specifically was aimed to eliminate Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale..
from the Golden Temple complex and regain the control over Harmandir Sahib.
DEATH TOLL --
Official reports put the number of deaths among the Indian army at 83 and the number of civilian deaths at 492, though independent estimates ran much higher.
DEATH TOLL --
Official reports put the number of deaths among the Indian army at 83 and the number of civilian deaths at 492, though independent estimates ran much higher.
OPERATION SUNDOWN --
Operation Sundown was the aborted mission which was planned by the RAW agency to abduct Bhindranwale.
Operation Sundown was the aborted mission which was planned by the RAW agency to abduct Bhindranwale.
OPERATION BLACK THUNDER -
Operation Black Thunder was the second phase of Operation Blue Star. The first phase was carried out on April 30, 1986, while the second Operation Black Thunder began on May 9, 1988. It was carried out by Black Cat commandos of National Security Guards
Operation Black Thunder was the second phase of Operation Blue Star. The first phase was carried out on April 30, 1986, while the second Operation Black Thunder began on May 9, 1988. It was carried out by Black Cat commandos of National Security Guards
(NSG) to remove Sikh militants from the Golden Temple.
Operation Blue Star was divided into two parts:
1. Operation Metal: It was limited to Golden Temple but it also led to Operation Shop - the capturing of suspects from outskirts of Punjab.
Operation Blue Star was divided into two parts:
1. Operation Metal: It was limited to Golden Temple but it also led to Operation Shop - the capturing of suspects from outskirts of Punjab.
2. Operation Woodrose: It was launched throughout Punjab. The operation was carried out by Indian Army, using tanks, artillery, helicopters and armored vehicles.
BARRING MEDIA --
The government faced a lot of backlash in 1984 as they had barred media from entering Punjab altogether. Media personnel were put on a bus and were dropped off at Haryana border. As there was a curfew-situation in Punjab, no mode of transport was available for..
The government faced a lot of backlash in 1984 as they had barred media from entering Punjab altogether. Media personnel were put on a bus and were dropped off at Haryana border. As there was a curfew-situation in Punjab, no mode of transport was available for..
them to travel. Whoever reached was not allowed to enter Punjab as well.
THE AFTERMATH --
The military assault led to tensions across members of Sikh community worldwide.
THE AFTERMATH --
The military assault led to tensions across members of Sikh community worldwide.
THE REVENGE --
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by two of her Sikh bodyguards on October 31, 1984, for giving permission for the Operation Blue Star.
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by two of her Sikh bodyguards on October 31, 1984, for giving permission for the Operation Blue Star.
Source - India Today.
