Operation Bluestar
In 1984 Terrorism was at its peak in Punjab. The terrorists occupied the Holy Golden Temple in Amritsar. The then Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi decided to launch a military operation, named Operation Blue Star to remove the terrorists from the holy temple.
Major Bhukant Mishra was a part of this operation. He led his man and took charge of the temple complex on 7 June, 1984. At night attacks at the building resulted in very heavy casualties. Major Bhukant Mishra advanced on an armored personnel carrier, which was soon hit by anti-tank gunfire at 0440 hours. At the same time the company came under heavy fire, eight persons were killed in action, including the top platoon Junior Commissioned Officer. [7]
Major Bhukant Mishra soon established command and control. Two companies were launched the next day 0530 hours. Both they fell prey to very heavy fire. Major Mishra's company again suffered heavy casualties. At this situation, Major Bhukant Mishra stood in front of the company and asked them to follow him in the complex. Major Mishra's gallant act inspired the company and they follow him. [8]
Further they were intervening the shooting of light machine gun through a hole at the base. Major Mishra proceeded towards the base without any hesitation. [9] Then he lobbed a grenade through the hole and destroying the light machine gun and the crew. After the incident Major Bhukant rushed to the mixed complex. A medium machine gun exploded, as Major Mishra was about to enter the complex and he killed in action. [10]
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