Practicing Success
Subsequently, the leadership of the movement underwent a shift from the moderate Akali faction to more radical elements, ultimately culminating in an armed insurgency. These militants established their base within the revered Sikh sanctuary, the Golden Temple situated in Amritsar, which they fortified into an armed stronghold. The turning point came in June 1984 when the Government of India executed 'Operation Blue Star', a military operation carried out within the precincts of the Golden Temple. |
How many Sikhs were killed in the national capital during the violence? |
Over a hundred Over a thousand Over two thousand Over ten thousand |
Over two thousand |
More than two thousand Sikhs were killed in the national capital (Delhi) during the violence. |