Indira Gandhi was cremated in accordance with Hindu tradition near Raj Ghat in New Delhi. The cremation site is now known as Shakti Sthal, a memorial dedicated to her.

Indira Gandhi was assassinated by two of her Sikh bodyguards, Satwant Singh and Beant Singh, in New Delhi. Her assassination led to widespread anti-Sikh riots and a period of political instability in India. This day marks a significant turning point in Indian history.