What is the significance of Operation Blue Star?
What is the significance of Operation Blue Star?
(October 2020) Operation Blue Star was the code name of an Indian military action which was carried out between 1 and 10 June 1984, in order to remove the Sikh Damdami Taksal leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his followers from the buildings of Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) complex in Amritsar, Punjab.
How many people died in Operation Blue Star?
In the violent events leading up to Operation Blue Star since the inception of Akali Dharm Yudh Morcha, the militants had killed 165 Hindus and Nirankaris, and 39 Sikhs opposed to Bhindranwale. The total number of deaths was 410 in violent incidents and riots while 1,180 people were injured.
Is blue star based on a true story?
The film was released in 2003 and is based on some real-life incidents which impact the operation BlueStar and Indira Gandhi assassination on people’s life in Punjab. This story is based on a man called Sarabjeet who belongs to a middle-class family and soon he became the most wanted terrorist in India.
What was the role of the KGB in Operation Bluestar?
The KGB role in facilitating Operation Bluestar was acknowledged by Subramanian Swamy who stated in 1992 “The 1984 Operation Bluestar became necessary because of the vast disinformation against Sant Bhindranwale by the KGB, and repeated inside Parliament by the Congress Party of India.”
Who was the DGP of Punjab during Operation Blue Star?
The operation was headed by Kanwar Pal Singh Gill, who was the DGP of Punjab Police. Little damage was inflicted on the Golden Temple, compared to Operation Blue Star. It is known for the free access the media, unlike during Operation Blue Star.
What is the difference between Operation Blue Star and Black Thunder?
The first Operation Black Thunder took place on April 30, 1986. The second Operation Black Thunder began on May 9, 1988. The operation was headed by Kanwar Pal Singh Gill, who was the DGP of Punjab Police. Little damage was inflicted on the Golden Temple, compared to Operation Blue Star.
