This is the front page of The Indian Express published on June 11, 1984, Forty Years Ago.
Sixteen extremists were killed in four encounters with security forces in Punjab. Also killed were 13 security personnel. Three security personnel were injured in the encounters. A Home Ministry official in Delhi said machine guns, carbines, self loading rifles and AK rifles were recovered from the slain extremists. Eighty terrorists were captured in the encounters.
Iran-Iraq on civilians
Iran and Iraq reported separately that they would accept a plea from the United Nations general secretary, and would stop targeting civilians in cities and towns along their common border. The Iranian state radio, quoting President Ali Khameini, said that Tehran was willing to cease bombing residential areas in Iraq if the Baghdad government of President Saddam Hussein agreed to do the same.
Intelligence Shake-up
The government is contemplating steps to streamline the intelligence set-up both at the Centre and state level. The happenings in Punjab and its aftermath have bared the hollowness of the nation’s intelligence gathering machinery. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi expressed concern over the performance of the intelligence outfit when she was apprised of the magnitude of terrorists activities after the army action in Amritsar.
Boeing 757 For IA
The high-level aircraft selection committee entrusted with the task of choosing a new plan for Indian Airlines, has strongly recommended that IA buy Boeing 757. The secret report of the committee, headed by the chief of air staff, Air Chief Marshal Dilbagh Singh, was accepted by the board but it decided to wait for a week before announcing its decision on the new plane.
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