The operation lasted for 48 hours, resulting in the deaths of over 250 militants and 83 Indian soldiers. Many more were injured. The army had achieved its objective, but at a significant cost.
Brar pays grudging respect to his adversary, Major General Shabeg Singh. Shabeg Singh was a dismissed Indian Army officer who had joined Bhindranwale's ranks. He used his deep knowledge of military tactics to turn the Golden Temple into an virtually impregnable fortress. Brar details how fortresses, loop-holes, and machine-gun nests were strategically placed to create deadly kill zones for incoming soldiers. 3. The Agonising Decision to Use Heavy Armour operation blue star book k s brar top
UBS Publishers' Distributors (Translated as Operation Blue Star Ka Sach by Prabhat Prakashan ) Key Formats English Paperback, Hindi, Punjabi, and Marathi editions Historical Context & The Road to Amritsar The operation lasted for 48 hours, resulting in
: A significant portion of the book is dedicated to addressing rumors that spread after the operation, such as whether soldiers smoked inside the complex or if prisoners were shot with their hands tied. Key Themes Explored The Breakdown of Law and Order Brar pays grudging respect to his adversary, Major