Lt. Gen. K.S. Brar ’s book, Operation Blue Star: The True Story
The Time Crunch: The army feared that if the operation wasn't completed before dawn, massive crowds from the hinterlands would converge on the temple, creating a disastrous "siege" situation. operation blue star book k s brar top
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In 1984, the Indian government launched a military operation in Amritsar, Punjab, known as Operation Blue Star, aimed at removing Sikh separatists and militants from the Golden Temple. The operation was shrouded in controversy, and its aftermath had far-reaching consequences for India and the Sikh community. K.S. Brar, a former Indian Army officer, was part of the team that planned and executed the operation. In his book, "Operation Blue Star: The Indepensible Saga", Brar provides a first-hand account of the events leading up to and during the operation. This feature provides an overview of the book and its significance. The GOC-in-C (Western Command) was Lt