Assassination of Indira Gandhi

October 31, 1984 · New Delhi

Two of her Sikh bodyguards shot the Prime Minister after the army's assault on the Golden Temple. Anti-Sikh riots followed in which thousands died.

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Strength and losses

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Deaths 1
Wounded 0

Before and after

Followed from
Operation Blue Star June 1–10, 1984
Led to
1984 anti-Sikh riots October 31 – November 3, 1984

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Assassination of Indira Gandhi