What is the amount of troops mobilized around Punjab?
100
Prime minister of India in 1984.
Who is Indira Gandhi
100
Very angry at the Sikh race for killing the prime minister. Many deaths were caused because of this.
What is the reaction of the Hindus after the Assassination?
100
Own troops killed:83
Own troops wounded:249
Innocent killed:492
Injured:86
Apprehended:1,592
What is the amount of casualties/deaths?
100
Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale is amassing weapons in Golden Temple.
What did Indira Gandhi Think?
200
492
What is the estimated amount of civilians in and around the temple the temple at the time of war?
200
S. K. Sinha
Who is against the operation?
200
Devastated of Indira's actions. Very angry at the Hindus.
What is the reaction of the Sikhs after the operation?
200
Amritsar municipal sweepers refused to clear dead bodies.
They were persuaded with rum and valuables. They piled dead bodies into trucks and cremated them.
What happened to the dead bodies?
200
This operation will bring more pride to Indira. The country will feel as if she has control of India. (Hint: Politics)
What would help Indira Gandhi win the upcoming election?
300
80 shells pumped straight into walls.
What was the destruction of Akal tahkt?
300
A very influential figure in sikhism. A big impact to Sikhs as he fought for their civil rights.
Who was Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale to Sikhism?
300
She thought it would birng her power and pride. It would help her in the upcoming election and would show India she knows how to run a country.
What did Indira think would happen if she did the operation?
300
Assassination of Indira Gandhi.
What did Operation blue star cause?
300
Some felt as if he was a saint. Others felt he was a terrorist. He wanted equal rights in India.
What are the thoughts of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale?
400
12 days.
How long did the operation last?
400
This played a big role in the operation. Allowed the army to go in without any news coverage. Also, blocked out people from going in and out of Punjab.
What is the Media Blackout?
400
Shocked at the event of the invasion. They felt trapped inside the Temple. It was a long 12 days and most died.
What did the civilians inside the temple think?
400
4000 Sikh soldiers were deployed
What is a Sikh genocide?
400
Indira warned Jarnail about the weapons. She briefly stated she would invade.
What did Indira do to bring awareness to Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale?
500
Gen. Kuldip Singh.
Who led the operation?
500
Drink a mixture of urine and blood. Line up villagers and shoot them one by one.(Hint: Soldiers)
What did the soldiers tell the civilians and militants.
500
Most countries thought it was a mess. THey were breaking apart. Killing innocen people.
What was the overall view of India?
500
Movies and documentaries were banned in India. It was considered a lack of respect to Indira Gandhi.
What is movies and documentaries on Operation blue star?