What was Operation Blue Star?
Operation Blue Star was a military operation that took place in Punjab in 1984, done by the Indian Army. On June 1st of that year, the army started shooting at different buildings inside the Golden Temple Complex. Many ordinary people died because of this. On June 6, 1984, India’s leader Indira Gandhi gave command for military action. This was to remove Bhindranwale and his fighters who were inside the Golden Temple.
The whole operation took ten days, beginning on the first of June in 1984 and finishing on the tenth of that same month.
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