On 5th June 1984, the Indian army began its attack on the complex at Amritsar
which house the two most sacred shrines Generals who had pledge to minimum
force, and on no account to violate the shrines,were not prepared for the fierce
and adept resistance they encountered. Having suffered severe casualties, the
infantry were driven back, and as a last resorts –with approval from Delhi-tanks
were ordered in. The Akal Takht was virtually reduced to rubble. Its is doubtful
if Mrs Gandhi weould have initiated Operation Blue Star had she known how bloody
and devastating would be the consequences of that 24- hour conflict.