BENGALURU: A former solider who was injured in Operation Blue Star at Suvarna Mandir in Amritsar in 1984, has fought and won a longer battle. After 41 years, Ilala Hullappa (65) was granted two acres of land in Koppal, but only due to the intervention of Upa Lokayukta Justice B Veerappa. Unable to work due to injuries sustained in Operation Blue Star, Hullappa, a native of Guddada Devalapura in Kushtagi taluk, opted for retirement. But the one in the left hand could not be removed as my hand would have had to be amputated. Unable to continue work, I opted out of service after the operation.”

Source: Indian Express January 20, 2026 02:33 UTC