1984 Riots – Black spot in the history of India
The 1984 riots, also known as the Sikh riots, were a series of violent anti-Sikh pogroms that took place in India in November 1984, following the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The riots were a dark chapter in the history of India, and resulted in the deaths of thousands of Sikhs and the displacement of many more. 1984 Riots information in detail The assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on October 31, 1984, by her Sikh bodyguards was the trigger for the violence. Gandhi’s death was the result of her decision to launch Operation Blue Star, a military operation …