Bhindranwale son

Figure in the Sikh Khalistan movement (1947–1984)

Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale (Punjabi:[d͡ʒəɾnɛːlᵊsɪ́ŋɡᵊpɪ̀ɳɖrãːʋaːɭe]; born Jarnail Singh Brar;^[4] 2 June 1947^[5]– 6 June 1984) was a militant.^[6][7][8][9] After Operation Bluestar, he posthumously became the leading figure for the Khalistan movement.^{[11][12][13][5]: 156–157}although he did not personally advocate for a separate Sikh nation.

He was the thirteenth jathedar or leader, of the prominent orthodox Sikh religious institution Damdami Taksal.^[15] An advocate of the Anandpur Sahib Resolution,^[18][19][21] he gained significant attention after his involvement in the 1978 Sikh-Nirankari clash.

In the summer of 1982, Bhindranwale and the Akali Dal launched the Dharam Yudh Morcha ("righteous campaign"), with its stated aim being the