Events tagged with "jarnail singh bhindranwale"

Historical Events tagged with "jarnail singh bhindranwale"

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Military & Warfare

Indian Military Offensive at Golden Temple

June 3rd, 1984 40 years ago

Operation Blue Star was a military operation initiated by the Indian government to remove Sikh militants from the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar. This operation took place in June, led by Major General Kuldip Singh Brar. The Indian Army aimed to eliminate the armed resistance led by insurgent leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale. As the operation unfolded, it resulted in significant casualties, with estimates suggesting over 5,000 individuals, predominantly civilians, were affected.