Operation Blue Star
Who introduced Operation Blue Star?
Operation Blue Star was declared by the Prime Minister of India Mrs. Indira Gandhi . Lt.General Kuldip Brar led this operation by the Indian Army.
Was Operation Bluestar successful?
This operation was successful because the Indian Army did not only kill Bhindranwale but also many of his followers who were inside the holiest temple for Sikhs.
What was the aim of Operation Blue Star?
Operation Bluestar targeted the disarming of militant Sikh leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his group of armed followers who were fortified within the Golden Temple area in Amritsar.
What was destroyed in Operation Bluestar?
Har Mandir Sahib, which is commonly known as the Golden Temple was attacked with over 40 other gurdwaras all across Punjab; these are places that were considered holy destinations by the Sikhs. This ironically took place in June 1984 when India lurked under Congress socialism led by Indira Gandhi.
Why did Operation Blue Star fail?
The operation succeeded because it eliminated most separatists, but the military task totally failed as it did not stop almost all of Harmandir Sahib and Akal Takht from being destroyed.
How many soldiers got died in the Operation Blue Star?
As per the reports, total 554 militants and civilians were dead, in which 83 troops of the Indian Army was included. These 83 troops consists of 4 officers and 79 soldiers of the Indian Army.
Operation Blue Star
Operation Blue Star was started by the Indian Army in June 1984 to conduct an operation on Harmandir Sahib, which is usually called as “Golden Temple” by many people. They also attacked 41 other Gurudwaras across Punjab state.
The Army managed to succeed, yet certain Sikhs became very angry because they saw this mission as an assault on their religion. It started at a time when human rights were not respected much in Punjab, and this situation is still affecting how laws work in India today.
In this article, we will look into the background history, meaning, key points, and the aftermath of Operation Blue Star in detail.
Table of Content
- What was Operation Blue Star?
- Background of the Khalistan Movement
- What Happened During Operation Blue Star in 1984?
- Key Points of Operation Blue Star
- The Aftermath of Operation Blue Star