Amritsar On Alert On 32nd Anniversary Of Operation Bluestar, Prayers Held
AMRITSAR: Security agencies are on alert in the Sikh holy city of Amritsar for the 32nd anniversary of Army’s ‘Operation Bluestar’ in the Golden Temple complex being observed today.
Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar appealed to all sections to exercise restraint and observe the day peacefully.
The appeal came due to apprehension of clashes between Sikh hardliners and moderates.
Paramilitary forces and Punjab Police personnel were keeping a close watch in different parts of Amritsar city, especially around the Golden Temple complex.