Operation Blue Star

June 1–10, 1984 · Golden Temple, Amritsar

Result Indian government victory

Indian army assault on the Golden Temple in Amritsar to remove Sikh militants led by Bhindranwale; hundreds died, and Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards in revenge.

India

Damdami Taksal

Other

Strength and losses

Killed
c. 1,000

Before and after

Led to
Assassination of Indira Gandhi October 31, 1984

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Operation Blue Star