2. Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, who was the leader of the Damdami Taksal, was another important factor which led towards Operation Blue Star. At that time, Bhindranwale had influenced Sikh youth in the state. He used religion to persuaded people to join the movement for Khalistan. He and Khalistan supporters occupied the Akal Takht complex, including the Golden Temple, in Amritsar.
3. The operation was carried out by Indian Army, using tanks, artillery, helicopters and armoured vehicles. The main motive was to eliminate Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, along with other Sikh militants and regain control over the Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar.
4. Operation Blue Star comprised of two operations: Operation Shop - keeping the curfew orders in check and Operation Metal - concerned to Harmandir Sahib complex.
5. The Army first entered 'Guru Ram Das Langar' building inside the temple.
6. The state faced a complete curfew as the army and para-military forces were patrolling 24 hours. The entries and exists of Harmindar Sahib were completely sealed.
7. Media faced a blackout and transportation also suffered a major setback during that time.
8. Gurcharan Singh Tohra, former head of SGPC, was appointed to negiotate with Bindrawale. However, the negotiations failed completely.
9. Army used tanks to neutralise militants who had captured the Akal Takhat. After a week long operation, on June 7, the army gained control over Harmandir Sahib complex.
10. Four months later, Indira Gandhi was assassinated by two of her Sikh bodyguards, Satwant Singh and Beant Singh. 33 rounds of bullets were fired on here. The primary reason for this killing was the Operation Blue Star, which she had ordered.
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