The year 1984 is marked
by a series of catastrophic events in the political history of India. Among the
various events, the first one to erupt was the Operation Blue Star that
occurred between 3rd and 8th June, 1984. This military operation acquired its
order from the then, Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi for establishing control
over the Golden Temple. The operation was known for the two components. The
foremost being the Operation Metal; which was shadowed by Operation Shop. The
operations were carried out by the usage of tanks, helicopters and protected
vehicles as well. The main goal of this operation was to eradicate the
extremists for gaining control over the Golden Temple.
The
following events
The event that followed
the above-mentioned movement is Indira Gandhi’s assassination by her two guards
on 31st October, 1984. This event occurred after four months from the
completion of Operation Blue Star. The betrayal by her two most trusted and
beloved guards were shocking to the whole world. Thirty-three bullet rounds
were showered on the lady mercilessly by the guards. She was first shot in the
abdomen. The primary reason for this homicide was the operation. But six
minutes after the assassination, one of the guards was arrested, and the other
was killed by few soldiers as the guard tried to shoot few officers.
The
riot that followed
The assassination was
no less than a catastrophe in India’s political history that has shown its
repercussions in the anti-Sikh rebellion all over India. The riot has occurred
on November 1st, 1984. More than three thousand people of this community were
killed by the angry mob that got so outraged by the assassination that they
used kerosene and petrol to burn people of this community alive. Women and kids
were shown no mercy by the mob who hovered into the neighborhoods for killing
people rebelliously. Bladed weapons were also used for attacking people from
the above-mentioned community. http://www.31oct1984.com/
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The
alarming preparations
The night and day of
31st October and 1st November respectively, allegedly viewed several leaders
who were allocating weapons and money to the local enthusiasts. Cash and liquor
bottles were also provided to the angry mob. Also, the police were tight-lipped
while the riot took place as the riot was known to be pre-planned. Allegedly,
the part officials of some political parties were known to offer the agitated
mob with ration and voter lists. The purpose of the lists was to search for the
business and houses of the above-mentioned community.
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