Indira Gandhi, the first and only female Prime Minister of India, was assassinated on October 31, 1984, by two of her Sikh security guards, Satwant Singh and Beant Singh. The assassination was a direct consequence of her decision to order Operation Blue Star earlier that year, which involved a military action against Sikh militants who had taken refuge in the Golden Temple, the holiest site for Sikhs. This operation resulted in significant destruction and casualties, and many Sikhs viewed Gandhi's actions as sacrilegious and deeply offensive. In the wake of her assassination, an immediate backlash erupted, leading to riots across New Delhi and other cities. Following her assassination, riots broke out in various parts of India, particularly in New Delhi, where mobs targeted Sikhs and their properties. The ensuing violence was brutal and systematic, with many Sikhs being killed indiscriminately. Reports estimate that around 3,000 Sikhs were killed, and thousands more were displaced. The rioting led to widespread destruction, with gurdwaras (Sikh temples) vandalized and burnt. The violence was exacerbated by political rhetoric that fueled communal tensions, leading to a period of significant unrest and societal division in India. The consequences of these events not only led to changes in security measures for public leaders in India but also sparked international concern regarding sectarian violence in the country. The aftermath saw a shift in the political landscape of India and heightened feelings of resentment and fear among the Sikh community, deeply affecting their relationship with the Indian government.