New Delhi: Bhindranwale posters and pro-Khalistan slogans were raised by supporters of radical Sikh outfits at the Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar on the 39th anniversary of Operation Bluestar, reported ANI.
Notably, Operation Bluestar was a military operation carried out in 1984 to flush out the militants from the Golden Temple.
On Monday, radical Sikh outfits including Dal Khalsa, Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), Akali Dal (United), and others held a ‘remembrance march’ carrying placards and banners in Amritsar, a day ahead of the anniversary.
According to police, security was stepped up in Amritsar to avoid any untoward incident on the day.
Earlier on Sunday, Special Director General of Police Arpit Shukla (law and order) reviewed the security arrangements in Amritsar.
"Strict security measures are in place with increased patrols by local police and paramilitary forces in inner and outer areas," said Shukla.
Police said 68 checkpoints have been set up for round-the-clock surveillance while patrolling teams have been deployed in congested areas of the city.
Speaking to reporters in Amritsar, Shukla said people should not fall prey to fake messages on social media and warned of strict action against anyone trying to spread rumours.
Replying to a question on security arrangements in Amritsar, Shukla said four companies of CAPF (central armed police forces) have been deployed in the district, in addition to 3,000 Punjab police personnel.
The senior police officer said not only in Amritsar, security has been beefed up all over Punjab.
Eleven companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed in the state, in addition to police force mobilisation, he said.
Shukla said on June 6, a sizable gathering can be expected at the Golden Temple and the Akal Takht where Operation Bluestar's anniversary will be observed.
Operation Bluestar was launched between June 1-6, 1984, by Indian Army to remove the separatists who were hidden inside the Golden Temple at Amritsar.
The operation was ordered by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, primarily to take control of the Harmandir Sahib Complex in Amritsar (popularly known as the Golden Temple).
The Indian military entered the premises of the temple to drive out the Sikh extremist religious leader, Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, and his armed followers.
The operation had two components to it, Operation Metal which was the invasion on the temple complex, and Operation Shop which was confined to the countryside of the state.
This Operation helped in eliminating Khalistani terrorism and the death of Bhindranwale.