The Assassination of Indira Gandhi, A Detailed Account of Events on October 31, 1984

Indira Gandhi arrived at her residence after attending a religious ceremony earlier that morning.

Her bodyguards, Satwant Singh and Beant Singh, were part of her security detail that day.

Tensions had escalated following Operation Blue Star, leading to resentment among some Sikh soldiers.

At 9:20 AM, Beant Singh shot Indira Gandhi multiple times with his service revolver.

Satwant Singh joined in, firing additional rounds before the two attempted to escape the scene.

Indira Gandhi was rushed to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, but tragically succumbed.

Her assassination triggered widespread violence, resulting in riots against Sikhs across the nation.