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Soldiers Deployed
100,000 soldiers are deployed to surround the Harmander Sahib and Temples thorughout Punjab. -
Shots Fired
During the celbration of Guru Arjan Singh's martydom, shots are fired on Bindranwale as he sits on the roof of the hall. Sikhs fire back - 11 are dead and 25 injured. -
Communication Cut Out
All communication lines in Punjab are cut, road blocks are formed preventing Punjabis from leaving or coming and prventing journalists from coming. -
Continued Shooting
For over 5 years there is continued shooting among both sides, over 200 people are killed. -
Tanks enter Golden Temple
Tanks were entered to help in the invatons of the Golden Temple; rifles were also placed across rooftops. -
Raid Complete
Walls are broken down by guns aimed at the walls. Priceless paintings and decorations are destroyed. Army rampaged the Golden Temple and massacred many Sikhs. -
Bhindranwale Discovered
The bodies of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his followers were found dead. Bodies were transported for creamation - the fighting was finally over.
