Operation Blue Star

Operation Blue Star was a military operation carried out in June 1984 by the Indian government to remove armed militants, led by Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, who had fortified themselves in the Golden Temple, Sikhism’s holiest shrine in Amritsar. The operation aimed to restore law and order but resulted in heavy casualties and extensive damage to the temple complex. It was controversial, causing deep resentment among Sikhs and leading to increased tensions and violence. The event remains a significant and sensitive chapter in India’s recent history, highlighting complex issues of faith, security, and political conflict.