Operation Twilight | R&aw Nail Biting Mission T... -

The Chogyal was subsequently removed from power, and Sikkim officially became the 22nd state of India. Notable Personnel & Tactics

Operation Twilight refers to the high-stakes covert mission orchestrated by India's Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) that led to the in 1975. Operation Twilight | R&AW Nail Biting Mission t...

: 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. The Chogyal was subsequently removed from power, and

: While Doval is famous for his undercover work as a "rickshaw puller" during Operation Black Thunder II (1988) at the Golden Temple, his legend as a "super cop" is often discussed alongside R&AW's greatest historical missions like Twilight. Kao to rectify the "mistake" of Sikkim's special status

: The mission utilized a mix of psychological warfare, political funding of rebel/pro-democracy groups, and rapid paramilitary action to ensure a smooth transition with minimal casualties.