And They Occupied Me

Synopsis

In June 1984, the Army attacked Darbar Sahib, the holiest and most sacred place of the Sikhs. The ruling political party used government propaganda to portray the hardworking peasants of Punjab as terrorists.

First Air Date: 2022-06-10

Last Air Date: 2022-06-10

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 9

Networks: Talking World Media House

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Seasons

Season 1 (2022)

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: Shrewed State (2022-06-10)

The Sikhs in Punjab start a peaceful movement for their rights and independence. In June 1984, the Indian military launched a massive attack on the Golden Temple in which thousands of Sikhs were killed. Akal Takhat was demolished by tanks.
Ep. 2: Money Hypocracy & Power (2022-06-10)

To end the Sikh movement in Punjab, the Prime Minister meets communist leaders and desires Russian help. Conspiracies were woven to eliminate the Sikhs with money, hypocrisy and power.
Ep. 3: Eyeing the Throne (2022-06-10)

Anti Sikh propaganda is on the rise. To discredit the Sikhs, Hindus are killed anonymously in Punjab. State's secret agency places spies into Sikh movement however the movement is intensifying day by day.
Ep. 4: Big Conspiracy (2022-06-10)

According to the plan prepared by the secret agency, comrade Surjit and Prime Minister have various confidential meetings. Central Police started firing on the locations of Sikh fighters. Sikhs are ready to fight back.
Ep. 5: Rule of Tyranny (2022-06-10)

According to intelligence reports, the Sikh activists have no match to fight with the great Indian Army. But, despite this, the state has come up with a master plan to teach them a lesson.
Ep. 6: The War (2022-06-10)

Covert communications come to an end when Prime Minister announces via TV message that Punjab is under military rule now. The Sikhs receive a message to be ready for the battle.
Ep. 7: Punjab and India (2022-06-10)

Curfew imposed across Punjab to prevent the people to support the Sikhs fighting with Army in Amritsar. Punjab is completely cut off from the road, rail, and air transportation. The largest military operation is about to happen.
Ep. 8: The Song of Bloodshed (2022-06-10)

Indian Army tries to enter in Golden Temple with all its power to capture Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, but a strong response from the Sikh combatants within kills hundreds of soldiers. The enraged army begins using howitzer cannons.
Ep. 9: The Path of Sovereignty (2022-06-10)

The army fails miserably to capture Sant Jarnail Singh and obtains permission to use the main guns of the tanks. Whereabouts of Sikh fighters are smashed with tanks. Now Sikh fighters have the only way to walk-the path of sovereignty.