The assassins were Sikhs seeking revenge for 'Operation Blue Star'.
A series of tragic events further exacerbated the complexity of the Punjab issue. On October 31, 1984, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was tragically assassinated outside her residence by her own bodyguards, both of whom were Sikhs seeking vengeance for 'Operation Blue Star'. This shocking incident prompted violent outbursts against the Sikh community in Delhi and various parts of northern India. The violence persisted for nearly a week, causing the death of over two thousand Sikhs in the national capital, with Delhi being the worst-hit region. Additional casualties occurred in places like Kanpur, Bokaro, and Chas. This tumultuous period inflicted immense emotional and financial hardship on numerous Sikh families, resulting in the loss of many male members. |
