The true story is viewed as one of the most discussed and questionable indian military tasks. According to the official estimates by the indian government, the total number. Kuldeep brar news book saka neela tara, operation blue star the true story rating required select rating 1 star worst 2 stars 3 stars average 4 stars 5 stars best name. Lieutenant general kuldip singh brar is a retired indian army officer. Kuldeep brar accomplished the most thankless assignment in the history in. Lieutenant general kuldeep singh brar, who led operation. Brar, being a sikh himself hated the fact that army was ordered to fight its own people. Brarbooks on sikh history in punjabi books on sikh itihas in punjabi books on sikh historical events in punjabi. The indian military operation blue star was ordered by then prime minister indira gandhi that. Jul 17, 20 78yearold mr brar, who commanded the operation blue star in 1984, was on a private visit to london with his wife meena when the suspected khalistan sympathisers attacked the couple. Elimination of militancy and continued political participation in the last two decades brought punjab back to normalcy but 1984 still evokes deep emotions even among a younger generation of sikhs born after 1984 especially among sikh diaspora.
Operation bluestar the true story by kuldip singh brar pdf. The biggest threat to the indian army was the presence of major general shabeg singh on bhindranwales side. In an interview, he said that after reading his book, a canadian sikh who had earlier threatened him with death, realized that the people who had let the sikhs down were some sikhs and the internal politics of the akalis, and told him that he had cleaned the temple. Casualty figures of operation blue star given by kuldip singh brar put the number of deaths among the indian army at 83 and injuries at 220. Lieutenant general kuldeep singh brar, who led operation blue. Brar, 8185944296, 9788185944296, ubs publishers distributors, 1993 download download. General brar on the sacred golden temple of amritsar in north west india in 1984. Later, he was majorly involved in the operation blue star in 1984 ordered by indira gandhi.
Operation blue star was the codename for the attack on the akal takhat and the golden temple complex during the period june 1 to 6, 1984. Ubs publisher limited to buy a hard copy please directly contact author. Kuldip singh brar this book does not give you the series of events that led to the illfated. No body denies that there operation blue star and the initiative was done in public view and, mind you, sikhs, the pillars of india, were a part of the operation, lieutenantgeneral kuldip singh brar, pvsm, avsm, vrc is a retired indian army officer, who was involved in the indopakistani war of 1971. In the 1990s, general brar authored a book on his version of operation blue star, titled operation bluestar. Kuldip singh brar of the indian army was briefed about the situation and was asked to head operation blue star and remove the militants from the golden temple. General brar stated in an interview that his dying uncle had tears rolling down his cheeks, and now understood his actions during operation blue star.
Kuldeep brar news book saka neela tara, operation blue. The general who was leading the armed forces in the operation bulestar to attack sri darbar sahib complex has written a book true story oper. These 5 books tell you what operation bluestar was really all. Isbn 9788185944296 presents the version of the indian army general kuldip singh brar, who led the operation. The true story is considered one of the most debated and controversial indian military. As a major general, he commanded operation blue star against jarnail singh bhindranwale and prokhalistan militants, who had amassed weapons inside the golden temple complex. Giani kirpal singhs eyewitness account of operation blue star. Jun 02, 2016 operation blue star was a highly controversial military operation carried out by the indian government to repress sikh minorities in 1984. An alumnus of doon school, brar was commanding 9 division based in meerut, as a major general when he was tasked with leading the operation. General kuldip singh brar, the activitys point was to dispose of sikh separatists who. But these type of operation cant be understood without political situation of that time,general had provided some glimpse. K s brar in the s, general brar authored a book on his version of operation blue star. He is popularly known for commanding the very controversial operation blue. The true story is considered one of the most debated and controversial indian military operations.
Which is the best book to read on operation blue star. Although author given a name to his book true story where as what i have realise that it is very biased story written to hide in denial of atrocities committed by him and his command. But these type of operation cant be understood without political situation of that time,general had provided some glimpse of that but it would be wise to say that he had put all blame on three. The story of operation bluestar in 1984 drishtikone. Bluestar, the threeday long operation, led to over 700 casualties. Lt gen ks brars attackers jailed in britain hindustan times. Table of contents for operation blue star book by lt. The indian military operation blue star was ordered by then prime minister indira gandhi. On 1 june, after negotiations with the militants failed, indira gandhi ordered the army to launch operation blue star. According to the official estimate presented by the indian government, 492 civilians were killed, 9 10 though numbers put forward by independent human rights organizations are significantly higher. Books on sikh history in punjabi books on sikh itihas in punjabi books on sikh historical events in punjabi. Brarbooks on sikh history in english books on sikh past. Kuldip singh brars attack in london was premeditated. Operation blue star was militarily successful, but it is criticized by many for being badly planned.
The indian army was never proud of operation bluestar and lt. His father was a retired major general who had served in world war ii. May 31, 2014 operation blue star and antisikh riots of 1984 left a deep scar on sikh psyche. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. General kuldip singh brar, the operations aim was to get rid o. Lieutenant general kuldeep singh brar, who led operation blue star against sikh militants holed up inside the golden temple in 1984, has been stabbed and injured in london. Left to right maj gen kuldip singh brar, gen krishnaswamy.
The true story is a historical book based on the true story of this operation and written by the army officer who led the operation lt. Brar, who has been on the hitlist of khalistani elements for leading. General made no efforts to explain how big intelligence failure. May 19, 2016 if u want to read unbiased and true account then read. Brarbooks on sikh history in punjabi books on sikh itihas in punjabi. Gen ks brar, a sikh himself, was chosen to lead this thankless and foolish effort called operation bluestar. The four persons who attacked lt gen kuldip singh brar retd in central london in september last year for his role in operation bluestar were on tuesday sentenced to jail at the southwark crown. Lt gen kuldeep brar, man who led operation blue star speaks. General kuldip singh brar, the operations aim was to get rid of sikh separatists who took refuge inside the golden temple with heavy weapons. He commanded an infantry battalion in the 1971 indopakistan war. Braham giani baba thakur singh ji khalsa bhindranwale. This edition is the punjabi translation of the original. Lt gen k s brar operation blue star marathi book buy online operation blue star book by lt gen.
He had won a vir chakra for his battle at jamalpur on the night of 10 december 1971 during the 1971 indopak war and thereafter also involved in the antiinsurgency operations in nagaland and. Oct 18, 2016 appreciating the concern expressed by top military officers and the provision of security soon after the attack, gen. Born in 1934 into a sikh family, kuldip singh brar belonged to the brar jat clan. Operation bluestar hidden facts kuldip brars new book. Nov 28, 2019 lieutenant general kuldip singh brar, pvsm, avsm, vrc born 1934 is a retired indian army officer, who was involved in the indopakistani war of 1971. General retired kuldeep singh brar, who led the controversial operation blue star to flush out terrorists from the golden temple in amritsar in 1984, was stabbed near a hotel in central london o.
Injustices perpetrated by the indian state on sikhs after the partition of 1947, brought things to such a pass that sikhs decided they wanted a separate sikh country, khalistan. This book is a true account of the entire operation and coming from the operations commander, it becomes highly authentic. These 5 books tell you what operation bluestar was really all about. Which books should i start with for knowing indian history. What happened to those who broke up pakistan in 1971. Two different meanings give to the same unprecedented event. Brar s version of the events that shaped india for years to come.
Operation blue star the true story punjabi by brar k s from. Patriot in true sense, operation bluestar hero lt gen kuldeep singh brar is being general kuldip singh brar. Buy operation blue star by brar ks at low price in india. General kuldip singh brar, the operation s aim was to get rid of sikh separatists who took refuge inside the golden temple with heavy weapons. Mar 21, 2014 it was planned in retaliation for a controversial military raid operation blue star led by lt.
Brar books on sikh history in punjabi books on sikh itihas in punjabi books on sikh historical events in punjabi. Brar books on sikh history in punjabi blue star over amritsar the real story of june 1984 book by harminder kaur. General kuldip singh brar, the operation s aim was to get rid of sikh separatists who took. The sikhs in their homeland india, 1984, sikhism, 32 pages. Kuldeep brar accomplished the most thankless assignment in the history in modern india. Sikh extremist jailed over knife attack on indian general. Brar discusses the background of the operation with an objective eye of a soldier. General kuldip singh brar, the operation s aim was to get rid of sikh separatists who. Ks brar operation blue star marathi book akshardhara online. As he understands it, the operation was necessitated when bhindranwale and his band fortified themselves in this holy place and started ruling punjab by issuing murder decrees.
Jan 21, 2010 the person chosen to head the attack was a sikh, major general kuldip singh brar, who came from a family of army officers and himself a decorated soldier. Brar about the army operation of the same name, ordered by the then prime minister indira gandhi, that took place to flush out jarnail singh bhindrawale at the golden temple in amritsar. In 1954, brar joined the maratha light infantry as a lieutenant. Two different terms for the same episode the army action on the golden temple in june 1984. Operation blue star the true story is a factual book written by lt.
Lieutenant general kuldip singh brar, pvsm, avsm, vrc born 1934 is a retired indian army officer, who was involved in the indopakistani war of 1971. The indian army invaded the harmandir sahib complex on the orders of the then prime minister of india, indira gandhi. Lt gen kuldeep brar, man who led operation blue star speaks exclusively to republic tv. Operation blue star hero lt gen ks brar interview just after operation. Find all the books, read about the author and more. In the words of the man who led the military assault against sikh militants, operation blue star. This book is a true account of the entire operation and coming from the operations.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. At the time of the operation, close to 100,000 army troops had been deployed throughout punjab. Buy operation blue star the true story punjabi by brar. Kuldeep brar accomplished the most thankless assignment in the history.
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