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Jun 13, 2024 · Operation Blue Star was an Indian military attack in June 1984 ordered by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to remove Sikh militant separatists who had occupied the Golden Temple, the Sikhs’ holiest shrine.
6 hours ago · The Akali Dal and SPGC acting presidents, Ujagar Singh Sekhwan and Atma Singh, were detained on June 28, under the National Security Act. According to party sources, the Akali Dal was planning to launch a non-cooperation movement in Punjab, to protest the arrest.
Jun 11, 2024 · Sixteen extremists were killed in four encounters with security forces in Punjab. Also killed were 13 security personnel. Three security personnel were injured in the encounters. A Home Ministry official in Delhi said machine guns, carbines, self loading rifles and AK rifles were recovered from the slain extremists.
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Jun 9, 2024 · On the streets of Punjab, many Sikhs reject the idea of a separate Khalistan and fear the idea is being exaggerated on social media. CBC’s South Asia correspondent Salimah Shivji breaks down why.
Jun 3, 2024 · The Army has been called out in Punjab to help civil authorities restore law and order in the state. The decision to take the assistance of the Army was taken by the central government on the recommendation of the Punjab Governor, B D Pande.
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Jun 6, 2024 · What happened in 1984? Who was Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale? These are some of the common questions asked regarding Operation Blue Star.
Jun 1, 2024 · On June 1, 1984, the Indian government launched Operation Blue Star, a coordinated assault on Darbar Sahib (also known as the Golden Temple) and dozens of other gurdwaras throughout Punjab that claimed the lives of thousands of Sikhs.
