Bibi Upkar Kaur embraced martyrdom at Harmandar Sahib (the Golden Temple) in opposition to “Operation Blue Star” on 6th of June 1984 along with her colleagues. She was the president of the Girls Wing of All India Students Federation . She encouraged other Kaurs to fight for justice and equality and take equal part with the men folk. She was among the 5 known Shaheed Bibis of Operation Blue Star.