• Publisher: Har-Anand Publications
• Author: K. P. S. Gill
• Language: English
• Edition: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of Pages: 142
• Release Date: 12 January 2021
• ISBN: 9789391504731
• Brand: HAR-ANAND PUBLICATIONS PVT LTD
• Part Number: 1
• Package Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches

About the Book

This insightful and thought-provoking work by K. P. S. Gill examines the rise of terrorism in Punjab and the complex political, religious, and social factors that contributed to the Khalistan movement during the 1980s. Drawing from his firsthand experience as Director General of Police in Punjab, the author presents an analytical account of the events, leadership failures, and extremist ideologies that shaped one of the most turbulent periods in modern Indian history.

The book explores how religious institutions, political ambitions, and communal tensions intersected to create an atmosphere of violence and instability. Gill discusses the misuse of religious sentiments for political purposes, the growth of militancy, and the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in restoring peace and order in Punjab.

As the officer widely credited with leading the successful counter-terrorism operations against militancy in Punjab, K. P. S. Gill provides unique perspectives on security strategy, governance, and the psychology of terrorism. This book is valuable for readers interested in Indian politics, security studies, modern history, counter-terrorism, and contemporary Sikh affairs