With the Operation Blue Star's anniversary
around the corner, on June 6, Amritsar is all geared up for the event. Along
with strengthening security and alerting the city police, 10 companies of
paramilitary forces have also been recruited, besides the Punjab Armed Police
Forces and a team of commandos.
Bluestar was an
Indian army operation, in 1984, against a group of rebels holed out in
Sikhism's holiest place - the Golden Temple,Akal Takht complex. The rebels were
led by the controversial, separatist leader - Bhindranwale (then leader of the DamdamiTaksal), who could
be traced back to the Khalistan Movement. The operation led to the death of
100s of Indian soldiers, terrorists and innocent pilgrims. It remains
controversial, as it had lead to the complete blackout of media and many
believe that the use of violence was excessive and alternative peace approaches
were not properly explored.Such foolproof security arrangements are being made,
keeping in mind the incident that occurred last year on the anniversary. 5 people
got injured at Darbar Sahib, due to a clash between a group of anti-social
youth organization and the employees of SGPC, who were restraining the
trespassers from raising pro-khalistan slogans.
The city has also
been put on high alert as the Sikh radical group 'Dal Khalsa' has demanded and
given out a call for Amritsar Bandh on the day of the anniversary, to protest
against the operation.Security preparations are in full swing since the past
few days as the organization has also organized a Genocide Remembrance Parade
to be held on 3rd June. This procession will rally around the entire city, from
bazaars and markets to streets and localities.
A lot of chaos and
terror has been stirred, with the announcement of opposition and protest by the
Sikh Youth Federation Bhindranwala, against present Akal
TakhtJathedarGianiGurbachan Singh, during his speech at the anniversary
ceremony, from the Sikh temporal seat.Keeping a close eye on the city's
situation, the key points such as Hall Gate, Lawrence Road, KitchlewChowk and
in walled city, have been covered and positioned with high security officials
and personnel, who will also assist the city police in night surveillance at
public places like railway stations and bus stands.
Considering the
controversial state of the city, the police commissioner has ordered a list of
sensitive areas around the city, where Special Forces will be deployed and
security cameras will be installed, especially around The Golden Temple.
Anybody who raises
suspicion and indulges in anti-social acts, disturbing the peace and harmony of
the city, will be handed over to the hands of the law, according to Police
Commissioner, Amal Singh Chahal, who has been holding meetings with the SGPC,
senior officials and SHOs of police stations to frame elaborate security plans,
to keep the city and its people safe and unharmed.
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