Khalistan Insurgency in Punjab: History, Causes, Major Events and Current Status | UPSC/JKAS Internal Security

Khalistan Insurgency in Punjab – history, causes, major events and current status explained for UPSC and JKAS internal security preparation

Introduction The Khalistan insurgency refers to the separatist militant movement that emerged in the Indian state of Punjab during the late 1970s and reached its peak in the 1980s–early 1990s, demanding the creation of an independent Sikh state called Khalistan. The movement drew upon a combination of political grievances, religious identity, and regional issues, and … Read more