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Operation Blue Star: The True Story (1993)

by K.S. Brar(Favorite Author)

3.95 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

8174760687 (ISBN13: 9788174760685)

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English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

UBS Publisher's Publishers Pvt. Ltd.

review 1: It simply blows into smithereens, the myths that make Bhindarwale a hero.Also it displays the mettle of the Indian soldier who never backs out from his duties and never disregards his orders, even though he is under unforgiving assault of the enemy and at the same time under a tremendous pressure of his own religion.Also the book explains the true meaning of being a Sikh is to lay your life in service of the human kind and not murder, assault or extort the innocent. Nor to use the innocent devotees as human shields and desecrate the seat of Almighty.It also highlights that had the malicious intentions and actions of Bhindarwale and his associates been reigned before reaching the precipice, then the prognosis of cleansing of these elements would have been much better with l... moreesser blood spilled.Lastly it also explains the role of media and the repercussions of their irresponsibility, hence warning all the masses, the intelligentsia and the Govt about the still alive and steadily intensifying radicalism promoted by some radical leaders with a myopic/malicious political and religious view that enjoys the support of agencies like the ISI and that poses a serious threat to the nation.A must read.
review 2: Brilliantly crafted. Supreme use of words. Liveliness in commentary. Analysis from different perspectives. Usher to introspection. Comprehensive interpretation of a traumatic military operation. Impact of pictures. Reflection of the fidelity, honor, valor and integrity of Indian Soldiers. All these are well enough to give a 5 star rating to this recollection of the dark year in Indian history, 1984, Amritsar massacre and the military operation codenamed 'Operation Blue Star'. Operation Blue star was one of the controversial and hotly debated military operations in Indian history. An operation which traumatized the sentiments of Sikhs in the country. An operation which was inevitable for maintaining the integrity of our nation. Bhindranwale jeopardized the government by insisting to form a new state, Khalistan for Sikhs. Punjab turns out to be in total chaos, as Bhindranwales comrades spread violence and cause blood sheds. Mass killings of Hindu were resulted in disrupting the nations integrity. Arms and ammunition piled up in the Golden temple and the divine abode of god became an arsenal as well as the fortress of Bhindranwale and his militants. Giani Sail Singh and Indira Gandhi served as the President and Prime Minister of India respectively then. After a series of violent events and bottlenecks center decided to flush out the militants from the temple and to put an end to this sacrilege. An estimated 2000 well trained and armed zealots were lodged in and around the premises of the temple. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, isolated Punjab from outside states and imposed curfew. The operation was planned and need to execute in a haste as it arouse communal instability in the state and country. Operation Blue star commenced on June 3rd of 1984 and reached its peak on June 5. it was a slaughtering night of people, both good and bad. Death toll crossed 500, which includes even women and children devotees. The Indian Army were instructed not to fire on to Harimandir Sahib, the center Sanctum Sanctorum of Sikh, resides in the center of sarovar. In spite of heavy firing of extremists from opposite side, not a single round were fired by Indian soldiers towards Harimandir Sahib. Lots of soldiers died behold their instruction and fidelity. It requires moral courage of the highest order not to retaliate in a situation like this. I wonder whether any other army in the world could have obeyed such an order in the course of battle. Operation Blue Star can be summarized as: 350 infantry brigade and attached troops were assigned the mission of clearing the golden temple complex at Amritsar by a swift and decisive action, and capturing maximum militants, weapons and ammunition. The operation was a joint effort of BSF(Border Security Force), CRPF(Central Reserve Police Force), 10 Guards, SFF(Special Frontier Force), Para Commandos, 26 Madras, 9 Kumaon, 12 Bihar, 15 Kumaon regiments. Finally Bhindranwale and the mastermind Shaheb Singh, command of the militants on the gory night, has been compromised by Indian Army. Converting the house of god into an arsenal and store heavy artillery, ammunition and to conduct misdeeds from there is not at all acceptable under any principles. But those life of Indian soldiers as well as the innocent peoples, shed on the sinister night were a great loss to our country. We must salute our soldiers for their unflinching obedience and spectacular discipline in the face of heavy odds. The book explained the entire operation in its granularity and also the aftermath of Operation Blue Star. The book is the one of the best chronicles of the sensational military operation in the annals of India. A must read for all. It makes you thrilled and even makes you sad.An excellent read.My Rating 5/5RegardsANISH ANTONY less

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