: Following India's 1971 war victory, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi directed R.N. Kao to rectify the "mistake" of Sikkim's special status. R&AW supported pro-democracy leader Kazi Lhendup Dorjee, who won 31 out of 32 seats in the 1974 elections.

Planned by R&AW's founding chief, , the operation was designed to neutralize foreign influence from China, Pakistan, and the USA while supporting pro-democracy movements against the Chogyal (monarch) of Sikkim. Key Phases of the Mission

A brief 20-minute confrontation occurred at the palace gate. One Sikkim guard was killed, and the rest were disarmed shortly after.

On April 8 and 9, 1975, Indian forces moved to disarm the Sikkim Guards.