Why was Indria Gandhi so vicious to the Sikhs?

Indira Gandhi’s actions toward Sikhs, particularly during the 1984 Operation Blue Star, stemmed from her government's response to rising militancy and demands for an independent Sikh state called Khalistan. The operation aimed to eliminate Sikh separatist leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and restore control over the Golden Temple, a sacred site. This military action resulted in significant loss of life and destruction, leading to widespread anger among Sikhs and ultimately contributing to her assassination later that year. Gandhi's approach has been viewed by many as a brutal crackdown, exacerbating communal tensions in India.