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The evidence of [[Bimal Kaur Khalsa]], wife of [[Beant Singh (assassin)|Beant Singh]] indicates that on October 17, 1984, Beant Singh and Kehar Singh were on the roof of their house and conspiring together. Satwant Singh later joining them for meals, lends credence to this conclusion. She had revealed to the court what she was told, and what she had witnessed on October 17, 1984 in her own house. | The evidence of [[Bimal Kaur Khalsa]], wife of [[Beant Singh (assassin)|Beant Singh]] indicates that on October 17, 1984, Beant Singh and Kehar Singh were on the roof of their house and conspiring together. Satwant Singh later joining them for meals, lends credence to this conclusion. She had revealed to the court what she was told, and what she had witnessed on October 17, 1984 in her own house. | ||
Balbir Singh had confessed that he had resentment for Smt. Indira Gandhi, holding her responsible for the 'Bluestar Operation', and told the court his story, that in the first week of September, 1984, a [[falcon]](baaz) happened to sit on a tree near the main reception of the PM's house, at about 1.30 P.M. Balbir Singh spotted the falcon, and called Beant Singh there and pointed out to the falcon. Both of them agreed that it had brought the message of the Tenth Guru of the Sikhs and that they should do something by way of revenge of the 'Bluestar Operation'. Both of the above accused performed ardas then and there. | Balbir Singh had confessed that he had resentment for Smt. Indira Gandhi, holding her responsible for the 'Bluestar Operation', and told the court his story, that in the first week of September, 1984, a [[falcon]] (baaz) happened to sit on a tree near the main reception of the PM's house, at about 1.30 P.M. Balbir Singh spotted the falcon, and called Beant Singh there and pointed out to the falcon. Both of them agreed that it had brought the message of the Tenth Guru of the Sikhs and that they should do something by way of revenge of the 'Bluestar Operation'. Both of the above accused performed ardas then and there. | ||
The visit of Kehar Singh and Beant Singh along with their family members to [[Amritsar]] on October 20, 1984, assumes importance and it is significant, to show how the appearance of the falcon motivated them to commit the crime. Since the 'Bluestar Operation', Balbir Singh was planning to commit the murder of Smt. Indira Gandhi and discussed his plans with Beant Singh, who had similar plans to commit the offence. Balbir Singh also shared his intention and prompted Satwant Singh to commit the murder of Smt. Indira Gandhi and finally discussed this matter with him on 30th October, 1984. However Balbir Singh, was acquitted on appeal to the Supreme Court in August. The main conspiracy, which was that of making [[Khalistan]],<ref>[https://indiankanoon.org/doc/1076942/ "3. xxx xxx xxx" Bimal Kaur Khalsa vs Union Of India And Ors. on 20 October, 1987]</ref> as alleged by the officially commissioned report on the killing, raises questions about the prosecution's case.<ref>[https://indiankanoon.org/doc/667073/ PG NO 110:(viii)On the evening of 17.10.84, (PG NO 97), Kehar Singh & Ors vs State (Delhi Admn.) on 3 August, 1988][http://www.nytimes.com/1989/01/06/world/india-hangs-two-sikhs-convicted-in-assassination-of-indira-gandhi.html][https://www.carnage84.com/official/misra/brief.htm][https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-11-29-mn-154-story.html]</ref> | The visit of Kehar Singh and Beant Singh along with their family members to [[Amritsar]] on October 20, 1984, assumes importance and it is significant, to show how the appearance of the falcon motivated them to commit the crime. Since the 'Bluestar Operation', Balbir Singh was planning to commit the murder of Smt. Indira Gandhi and discussed his plans with Beant Singh, who had similar plans to commit the offence. Balbir Singh also shared his intention and prompted Satwant Singh to commit the murder of Smt. Indira Gandhi and finally discussed this matter with him on 30th October, 1984. However Balbir Singh, was acquitted on appeal to the Supreme Court in August. The main conspiracy, which was that of making [[Khalistan]],<ref>[https://indiankanoon.org/doc/1076942/ "3. xxx xxx xxx" Bimal Kaur Khalsa vs Union Of India And Ors. on 20 October, 1987]</ref> as alleged by the officially commissioned report on the killing, raises questions about the prosecution's case.<ref>[https://indiankanoon.org/doc/667073/ PG NO 110:(viii)On the evening of 17.10.84, (PG NO 97), Kehar Singh & Ors vs State (Delhi Admn.) on 3 August, 1988][http://www.nytimes.com/1989/01/06/world/india-hangs-two-sikhs-convicted-in-assassination-of-indira-gandhi.html][https://www.carnage84.com/official/misra/brief.htm][https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-11-29-mn-154-story.html]</ref> | ||
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However, in obscure Mustafabad, the native village of Kehar Singh about 10 km from Bassi Pathana on the Chandigarh-Sirhind road, his relatives were calm on the day of hanging. The relatives had heard the news broadcast by Radio Pakistan in the 9.00 AM bulletin.<ref>Joshi, Chand (1984). Bhindranwale: Myth and Reality. Vikas. p. 161. {{ISBN|0706926943}}.</ref> | However, in obscure Mustafabad, the native village of Kehar Singh about 10 km from Bassi Pathana on the Chandigarh-Sirhind road, his relatives were calm on the day of hanging. The relatives had heard the news broadcast by Radio Pakistan in the 9.00 AM bulletin.<ref>Joshi, Chand (1984). Bhindranwale: Myth and Reality. Vikas. p. 161. {{ISBN|0706926943}}.</ref> | ||
Kehar Singh was convicted and hanged on the morning of 6 January 1989, for his involvement the [[Indira Gandhi assassination]], carried out by [[Satwant Singh]] and [[Beant Singh (assassin)|Beant Singh]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1986-12-03/news/mn-559_1_sikh-terrorism |title=Death Upheld for 3 Gandhi Assassins : Judges' Ruling Comes Day After Violent Sikh-Hindu Fighting - latimes |publisher=Articles.latimes.com |date=1986-12-03 |accessdate=2016-12-01|newspaper=Los Angeles Times }}</ref> Satwant Singh and Kehar Singh last words were, "Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal", and they were allegedly in high spirits. Their ashes were not handed over to their families. The structures erected for their cremation in the Tihar jail were also demolished immediately. | Kehar Singh was convicted and hanged on the morning of 6 January 1989, for his involvement the [[Indira Gandhi assassination]], carried out by [[Satwant Singh]] and [[Beant Singh (assassin)|Beant Singh]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1986-12-03/news/mn-559_1_sikh-terrorism |title=Death Upheld for 3 Gandhi Assassins : Judges' Ruling Comes Day After Violent Sikh-Hindu Fighting - latimes |publisher=Articles.latimes.com |date=1986-12-03 |accessdate=2016-12-01|newspaper=Los Angeles Times }}</ref> Satwant Singh and Kehar Singh last words were, "[[Bole So Nihal]], [[Sat Sri Akal]]", and they were allegedly in high spirits. Their ashes were not handed over to their families. The structures erected for their cremation in the Tihar jail were also demolished immediately. | ||
==Operation Black Thunder== | ==Operation Black Thunder== | ||