Operation Blue Star anniversary: Things you need to know about operation that led to 1984 Sikh riots

Operation Blue Star anniversary: Things you need to know about operation that led to 1984 Sikh riots

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Operation Blue Star was the codename used for Army action against the militants who had captured Golden Temple. The operation continued from June 1 to 6.

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The army entered the Harmandir Sahib complex on the orders of the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

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The operation was launched to eliminate Sikh militants who were amassing weapons in the Golden Temple.

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At the time of the operation, nearly 100,000 Army troops were deployed throughout Punjab.

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