Punjab Police Deploys 4,000 Personnel in Amritsar for Operation Blue Star Anniversary Security
Punjab deploys 4,000 personnel in Amritsar ahead of Operation Blue Star anniversary
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Ahead of the June 6 anniversary of Operation Blue Star, Punjab Police has deployed nearly 4,000 personnel in Amritsar to ensure security. Special DGP Praveen Kumar Sinha confirmed the establishment of a comprehensive security grid, including 5 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to maintain law and order during the sensitive period.
- 01Nearly 4,000 police personnel have been deployed in Amritsar ahead of the June 6 anniversary of Operation Blue Star.
- 02Special DGP Praveen Kumar Sinha confirmed the deployment includes 2,000 officers from outside the district.
- 035 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have been stationed in the city to enhance security.
- 04Operation Blue Star, conducted in 1984, aimed to remove militants from the Golden Temple, leading to significant historical consequences.
- 05The anniversary is marked by various programs, creating a heightened security environment.
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As the anniversary of Operation Blue Star approaches on June 6, the Punjab Police has implemented a robust security framework in Amritsar, deploying nearly 4,000 personnel to ensure peace and order. Special Director General of Police (Law and Order) Praveen Kumar Sinha visited the area to oversee the security measures. He stated that the deployment includes 2,000 police officers from outside the district and 5 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) stationed within city limits to reinforce local law enforcement. The heightened security is in response to various programs and events associated with the anniversary, which is sensitive due to its historical significance. Operation Blue Star, executed in June 1984, involved the Indian Army storming the Golden Temple to combat Sikh militancy led by Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, resulting in his death and later the assassination of then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The police are on high alert to maintain order during this period.
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The deployment of police personnel aims to ensure security during a sensitive anniversary, impacting local residents and visitors in Amritsar.
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