In a shocking betrayal of trust, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's own Sikh bodyguards, Satwant Singh and Beant Singh, turned against her, pumping 30 bullets into her on the grounds of her residence in New Delhi. The brutal assassination sparked a wave of violent riots across the country, resulting in the brutal killing of around 3,000 Sikhs, targeting them and their properties. This savage backlash was a devastating consequence of the deep-seated communal tensions that had been simmering beneath the surface. The tragedy marked the end of an era, plunging India into a period of uncertainty and mourning.