Satwant Singh
Sikh bodyguard and assassin of Indira Gandhi (1962–1989) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the rally driver, see Satwant Singh (rally driver).
Satwant Singh (1962 – 6 January 1989) was one of the bodyguards, along with Beant Singh, who assassinated the Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, at her New Delhi residence on 31 October 1984. His attacks were in retaliation of Indira Gandhi's Operation Blue Star.[2]
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Satwant Singh | |
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Born | Satwant Singh 1962 |
Died | 6 January 1989(1989-01-06) (aged 26–27) Tihar Jail, New Delhi, India |
Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
Occupation | Bodyguard of the Prime Minister of India |
Employer | Government of India |
Title | Quomi Shaheed (National Martyr) by Akal Takht[1] |
Criminal status | Executed |
Spouse |
Surinder Kaur
(m. 1988; died- had cancer 2011) |
Conviction(s) | Assassination of Indira Gandhi |
Criminal penalty | Death |
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