Operation Blue Star

Did Britain help India plan the raid on the Darbar Sahib? asks Tom Watson MP

I’ve only seen the documents this morning and am told there are others that have been withheld. This is not good enough. It is not unreasonable to ask for an explanation about the extent of British military collusion with the government of Indira Gandhi.

Sikh Council UK Calls for full disclosure on UK Government Involvement in June 1984 Darbar Sahib attack

London, UK (January 13, 2014): Following publication on the internet of documents marked ‘TOP SECRET AND PERSONAL’ apparently released under the ’30-year rule’, the Sikh Council UK today called for an urgent enquiry into actions and involvement of the UK Government at the time of the Indian Army attack on Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar (also known as the Golden Temple) in 1984.

Copies of UK Top Secret documents released after 30 years showing British involvement in preparation of June 1984 attack

London, UK (January 13, 2014): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the documentary evidence has emerged, 30 years on, of direct British Government assistance to the Indian Government in the June 1984 genocide of Sikhs in Punjab.

UK had helped India to prepare June 1984 attack on Sikhs, reveals Secret British documents released after 30 years

London, UK (January 13, 2014): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the documentary evidence has emerged, 30 years on, of direct British Government assistance to the Indian Government in the June 1984 genocide of Sikhs in Punjab.

Kaum De Heere – a movie based of true events of post June 1984 period to be released on 28 Feb.

Chandigarh/ Punjab (January 02, 2013): Lyricists turned actor Raj Kakra's debut Punjabi film “Kaum De Heere” shall be released on February 28, 2014. This movie is based on true-life events related Shaheed Beant Singh and Satwant Singh, who had assassinated/ punished Indian Prime minister Indira Gandhi after the later had ordered armed attack on Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) in June 1984.

KPS Gill is Frankenstein monster not paramount officer says Dal Khalsa

Amritsar, Punjab (November 2, 2013): In a strong reaction to the reported clean chit by former DGP Punjab KPS Gill to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on his involvement in the anti-Muslim carnage of 2002, Dal Khalsa denounced the sympathetic tone of KPS Gill as the “devil quoting scriptures”.

Indira was wrongly advised on Bluestar, says KPS Gill; Blames PMO, but takes no names in his biography Gives clean chit to Army

Chandigarh/ Punjab (November 1, 2013): Named as “butcher of Punjab” by many human rights organization, Punjab police former Punjab police chief KPS Gill has blamed former Prime Minister Office (PMO) to ‘wrongly advise’ Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India, that attack on Darbar Sahib was the ‘only option’ to ‘control the situation’. In his statement he has attempted to absolve Indira Gandhi from liability of the attack that had led to her assassination on October 31, 2013.

UK: Sentencing in case related to attack on Kuldip Brar on 10 December

London, United Kingdom (October 15, 2013): It is learnt that a UK court has deferred the sentencing of four Sikhs, including one woman, to December 10, 2013. They were convicted of carrying out an attack on Indian Army’s retired Lt. General Kuldip Brar who had led the Indian army’s attack on Sikh Gurdwaras across Punjab and adjoining states in June 1984, including Darbar Sahib, Amritsar.

UK: Sentencing in case of London attack on Kuldeep Brar deferred to October 21

London, United Kingdom (September 21, 2013): It is learnt that the sentencing of three Sikhs convicted of carrying out an attack on Indian army's retired Lt Gen Kuldip Brar was postponed to next month by a British court on September 19, 2013.

Sangat TV fined 30K Pounds for talk-show guest’s comment regarding attack on Kuldip Brar

London, UK (August 17, 2013): As per recent media reports (the British media regulatory authority called "Ofcom" has fined a UK-based Sikh television channel, Sangat TV, £30,000 over a comment passed by one of the guests participating in a discussion over the issue of attack on Indian Army's former officer Kuldip Brar. The show was aired in October 2012 when Kuldip Brar was assulted by some Sikhs in London.

Kanwar Sandhu’s series objects at the way of conducting, not politics behind June 1984 attack

A TV serial produced and anchored by Kanwar Sandhu former Managing Editor of Chandigarh-based ‘Day & Night’ T.V. channel on the Indian Army attack on Golden Temple, Amritsar in June 1984 largely questions the way of conducting the Operation but slips the basic politics that led to the storming of the holiest place of the Sikhs. And the serial which, obliviously, finds fault with Army general’s military strategy does not unravel why the Indian State chose to suppress the political dissent of a minority with mammoth use of the force knowing well the Operation would entail serious repercussions.

Three Sikhs convicted by London court over Kuldip Brar’s stabbing

London, United Kingdom (July 31, 2013): As per recent media reports three Sikhs, who were charged with assaulting and hurting Kuldip Singh Brar have been convicted. Trio have been reportedly convicted for causing grievous bodily harm to Kuldip Brar, former Indian Army officer who had led a deadly attach on Sri Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) in June 1984, India.

On Kanwar Sandu’s series- Operation Blue Star: The True Story (PART 2) [Qaumi Masle Ep. 13]

Sikh Scholar and writer S. Ajmer Singh and retired senior journalist (UNI) S. Jaspal Singh Sidhu participated in these talk-shows, that were conducted by host Baljeet Singh.

WSO statement on 29th anniversary of June 1984 attack on Darbar Sahib

Ottawa, Canada (June 06, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada joined the Sikhs across the world in remembering the Indian army’s June 1984 assault on the Sri Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar, Punjab. The attack took place as Sikhs gathered to commemorate the martyrdom day of the fifth Guru, Guru Arjan. In addition to the Sri Darbar Sahib complex, 38 other gurdwaras across Punjab were also attacked and thousands of innocent Sikh men women and children lost their lives.

Sikhs observed 29th anniversary of Ghallughara (holocaust) June 1984

Amritsar, Punjab (June 06, 2013): Sikhs observed 29th anniversary of Ghallughara (holocaust) June 1984 at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib on today. The Shiormani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) organized a function to mark the day, called Ghallughara Dihara (holocaust day).

UK Sikhs prepare for genocide Remembrance March & Freedom Rally in London

London, Punjab (June 06, 2013): Tens of thousands of Sikhs will gather in London on Sunday 9 June to mark the 29th anniversary of the Indian army attack on the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar in June 1984.

Genocide Remembrance Parade hits Amritsar roads

Amritsar, Punjab (June 5, 2013): "Twenty-nine years ago, with the attack on Darbar Sahib, the then government of India laid the foundation stone for independent state. The sentiments of sovereignty that was strengthened by army attack on Darbar Sahib have not been buried with the passage of time and change in political scenario. There may not be any public manifestation of such sentiments but all Sikhs desire to be self-ruler".

1984: Memories & Activism – Webinar by NSYF on June 15

London, United Kingdom (June 05, 2013): As Sikhs all over the world gather in remembrance of the Darbar Sahib invasion of 1984, the National Sikh Youth Federation (NSYF) will be delivering a Liv-Webinar which will offer an overview of why and how the events of 1984 transpired in the way that they did.

Statement by Official Opposition Leader Tom Mulcair on the 29th anniversary of the Darbar Sahib invasion

I extend deep sympathies on the 29th anniversary of the invasion of the Darbar Sahib or Golden Temple and dozens of other Gurdwaras in Punjab India. The tragic events that began in June of 1984 and the subsequent repercussions have left an indelible mark on the Sikh community and the whole Indian community, in Canada and abroad.

Sikh Forum observes 29th anniversary of Saka June 1984

New Delhi, India (June 04, 2013): Commemorating the 29th anniversary of armed attack by Indian state on Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar and other Gurdwara Sahib in Punjab & adjoining states, the Sikh Forum held a “Lecture Meeting” at India International Centre, Delhi on June 01, 2013.

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