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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Pro-Khalistan slogans raised at Amritsar's Sri Akal Takht Sahib on Operation Blue Star anniversary

Pro-Khalistan slogans were raised and posters of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale displayed at Sri Akal Takht Sahib on Friday during the observance of the 42nd anniversary of Operation Blue Star and the death anniversary of Bhindranwale, who was killed in the military operation in 1984, reported news agency ANI.

Ahead of the anniversary, Special Director General of Police (Law and Order) Praveen Kumar Sinha visited Amritsar to review security preparations and troop deployment. He said a comprehensive security grid has been established across Punjab, with special focus on Amritsar and its surrounding regions.

Speaking to reporters, Sinha said the anniversary of Operation Blue Star is marked by various events and gatherings every year, making it a sensitive occasion from a security perspective.

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