While emotional and biased (as any memoir is), K. S. Brar’s book is considered a for three reasons:
The operation began on June 5, 1984, when a team of soldiers from the Special Forces entered the temple complex, using ladders and ropes to scale the walls. The militants, who had been expecting an attack, put up a fierce resistance. The soldiers, however, were well-trained and well-equipped, and they were able to overcome the militants' defenses. operation blue star book k s brar top
Brar’s reflections on the assassination of Indira Gandhi and the subsequent threats against his own life. Conclusion While emotional and biased (as any memoir is), K
However, the reader must remember: this is a memoir of justification. For every Sikh who sees the operation as a sacrilege, Brar offers a counter-argument of state necessity. For every nationalist who sees Brar as a hero, the book forces them to confront the brutal reality of urban warfare inside a place of worship. The militants, who had been expecting an attack,
Operation Blue Star was a military operation aimed at flushing out the militants from the Golden Temple. The operation was carried out by the Indian Army's 9th Division, led by Major General K S Brar. The operation lasted for four days, resulting in the deaths of over 400 people, including Bhindranwale and many innocent pilgrims.