Practicing Success
The army action taken at Golden Temple, Amritsar in 1984 was known as: |
Operation Red Star Operation Blue Star Operation Black Star Operation Star |
Operation Blue Star |
The correct answer is option (2) - Operation Blue Star 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. |