Operation Blue Star, conducted in June 1984, aimed to remove Sikh militants holed up in the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar, India. The operation resulted in significant casualties, including a large number of Sikh militants, soldiers, and civilians. Estimates of the civilian death toll vary widely, with figures ranging from several hundred to over a thousand. The operation also led to widespread anger and resentment within the Sikh community, contributing to further unrest in the region.
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