In the 1970s and early 1980s, Sikh separatism had been on the rise in Punjab. Sikh nationalists, led by Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, were demanding an independent homeland for Sikhs, known as Khalistan. Bhindranwale, a charismatic leader, had been able to rally a significant following among Sikhs in Punjab and abroad.
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Brar’s account is often cited as the "top" book on the subject because it addresses the core questions that have persisted for decades: In the 1970s and early 1980s, Sikh separatism
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: Brar describes the operation as a "last resort" necessitated by the collapse of law and order and the conversion of the temple into a fortified bunker.
: As a Sikh himself, Brar reflects on the "thankless assignment" of leading troops against his own community, framing it as a duty performed for national sovereignty. Critical Reception The book remains a polarizing piece of literature.