UK and June 1984 attack on Sikhs

Full text of Early Day Motion (EDM) in UK Parliament on 30th anniversary of the attack on Darbar Sahib

Motion in UK Parliament on 30th anniversary to commemorate the attack on Darbar Sahib

Scottish Govt. confirms it’s demand for an independent public inquiry into UK involvement in the June 1984 Amritsar Massacre

UK’s National Union of Journalists want Government to set up public inquiry into 1984 Amritsar massacre

Sikh bodies urge United Nations (UN) to set up probe tribunal for crimes committed by Indian forces in June 1984

Recognise the systematic killing of Sikhs 30 years ago as Genocide – Sikh bodies to David Cameron (Open Letter)

Thousands of Sikhs march in London to mark 30th anniversary of Ghallughara June 1984

Scottish Parliament members cut across party lines to demand public inquiry into UK links with June 1984 attack on Sikhs

Conservatives worried by political fallout of 1984 relevations

Westminster Conference on Self-determination: India’s position unlawful, untenable

UK: National Union of Journalists calls on David Cameron to establish full public inquiry into 1984 Amritsar Massacre

UK Sikh Diaspora looks forward for Truth, Justice, Freedom on 30th anniversary of June 1984 massacre

Sikh Federation UK releases names of UK politicians supporting an independent public inquiry into UK links with June 1984 massacre

Disappointed by UK’s attitude to Sikh Human rights issues NSO calls on Sikhs to boycott Downing Street Baisakhi function

UK: Pressure mounts on David Cameron for probe into June 1984 Amritsar massacre

DSGMC delegation meet UK officials – Seeks apology for British role in build-up to June 1984 attack

UK & June 1984 Sikh massacre – Various UK politicians supporting demand of independent public inquiry : Sikh Federation UK

Assault on Kuldip Brar: UK court sentences another Sikh to 10 years imprisonment

No. 5 Chambers hosts debate considering UK’s role in June 1984 attack on Darbar Sahib

UK: Letter to PM David Cameron – British Government’s Historic & Enduring injustice to Tamil & Sikh nations

Special Report – Tamil, Sikh & Ukrainian activists unite at 10 Downing Street vigil; Call for Human Rights, Justice & self-determination

UK: Labour party’s Rob Marris Calls for Public Inquiry into UK links with Amritsar Massacre of June 1984

UK: Labour Candidate calls for inquiry into Amritsar Massacre; Says recent govt. report left serious questions unanswered

UK Sikh groups probe into British government role in Amritsar Massacre of June 1984

Manchester Sikh students tell William Hague ‘guilty must be punished’ over Amritsar massacre

UK Sikhs to protest outside Downing Street to demand independent Public inquiry into Amritsar Massacre

UK complicity in Amritsar Massacre – Cabinet Secretary report has Inherent limitations: Sikh Federation UK

OP-ED: The loneliness of Sikhs – by Avtar Singh

UK: David Cameron faces a boycott of Tory candidates by Sikhs if he refuses to discuss Sikh concerns about Amritsar Massacre

UK links with June 1984 attack – Sikhs for Justice to move European Court

BJP equally responsible for supporting June 1984 attack; AISSF demands Badal Dal to sever ties with BJP

Leicester Sikhs critical of Amritsar Massacre report

June 1984 attack on Darbar Sahib was premeditated: Naresh Gujral; Badal Dal MPs demand declassification of documents

UK Sikh Diaspora outraged over British Govt’s disclosure about links with attack on Darbar Sahib

Disclosure of British involvement in 1984 attack, with refusal to tender apology agitates Sikhs

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UK and June 1984 attack on Sikhs

Margret Thatcher Comments on Sikhs in 1984 concerns Sikh Council UK

December 30, 2014

The Sikh Council UK has expressed concerns over recent reports revealing comments made by Margaret Thatcher, the UK Prime Minister of the time in 1984, against the Sikhs. The comments are said to have been made in talks with the Irish premier, Garret FitzGerald prior to the Anglo-Irish Agreement and are detailed in newly declassified papers released by the National Archives of Ireland.

New disclosures of British PM Margret Thatcher’s Hostility Towards Sikhs in 1984

December 30, 2014

A release by 1984 Genocide Coalitions says [f]urther top secret information has emerged about Margaret Thatcher’s averse and hostile attitude towards Sikhs; twelve months after initial disclosures of the British Prime Minister’s active collusion with the Indian government, in giving ‘advice’ and full moral support for the Indian government’s military genocide on Sikhs in 1984.

British government claim ‘no grounds’ for further inquiry on 1984 events in India

October 25, 2014

London, United Kingdom: The British minister of state responsible for relations with India, Hugo Swire MP, has written to the NUJ's general secretary to reject calls for further investigations of possible UK involvement in the Indian operation at Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar 1984.

Leicester Sikhs hold conference; Demand full public inquiry into UK’s hand in June 1984 attack

August 7, 2014

The Leicester Sikhs reportedly organized a public conference and called for a public inquiry into British involvement in the attack on the Darbar Sahib in Amritsar, India, in the 1980s.

Will William Hague raise the 1984 Sikh Genocide in his India visit and remain true to his word?

July 8, 2014

Foreign Secretary William Hague and Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne today started a high-level two-day visit to India, heading the biggest ever delegation to meet the new Indian Government.

Full text of Early Day Motion (EDM) in UK Parliament on 30th anniversary of the attack on Darbar Sahib

June 24, 2014

That this House commemorates with deep sadness the 30th anniversary of the attack in June 1984 by Indian armed forces on the Harmindir Sahib, the Golden Temple at Amritsar; expresses its condolences to the families and friends of all those who were killed and injured in this massacre and condemns this desecration of the holiest site of the Sikh religion [...]

Motion in UK Parliament on 30th anniversary to commemorate the attack on Darbar Sahib

June 24, 2014

Last week the Sikh Federation (UK) organised a 30th anniversary event in the UK Parliament to commemorate the attack on Sri Harmander Sahib. In anticipation of the event an Early Day Motion (EDM) was tabled in relation to the 30th anniversary and calling for an independent public judge-led inquiry.

Scottish Govt. confirms it’s demand for an independent public inquiry into UK involvement in the June 1984 Amritsar Massacre

June 14, 2014

The Sikh Federation (UK) which is leading the campaign for an independent public inquiry has welcomed the External Affairs Minister’s ‘absolute commitment to the Sikh community’ in the Scottish Parliament earlier this week that the Scottish Government ‘will continue—to repeat its calls for the UK Government to conduct an independent, fair and transparent inquiry.’

UK’s National Union of Journalists want Government to set up public inquiry into 1984 Amritsar massacre

June 12, 2014

The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for a public inquiry and full disclosure of government papers relating to the Amritsar massacre of 1984.

Sikh bodies urge United Nations (UN) to set up probe tribunal for crimes committed by Indian forces in June 1984

June 11, 2014

New York, United States (June 11, 2014): It is learnt that six Sikh organizations have submitted a complaint to United Nations' human rights body seeking a tribunal to investigate crimes committed by the Indian government during June 1984 army attack on Darbar Sahib and other Sikh Gurdwaras. They have also urged the UN to condemn the army attack.

Recognise the systematic killing of Sikhs 30 years ago as Genocide – Sikh bodies to David Cameron (Open Letter)

June 9, 2014

Tens of thousands of Sikhs from across the UK have today gathered in central London to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the June 1984 attack on the Sri Harmander Sahib Complex.

Thousands of Sikhs march in London to mark 30th anniversary of Ghallughara June 1984

June 8, 2014

Protesting against the attack by Indian Army at Akal Takhat, Darbra Sahib complex and various other Sikh gurdwaras in June 1984, the UK Sikh diaspora held a march in central London. The march from Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square involved sloganeering and chanting.

Scottish Parliament members cut across party lines to demand public inquiry into UK links with June 1984 attack on Sikhs

May 15, 2014

London, United Kingdom (May 15, 2014): A motion lodged at the start of this week in the Scottish Parliament has already received cross party support from 23 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) on the 30th anniversary of Operation Blue Star.

Conservatives worried by political fallout of 1984 relevations

May 11, 2014

London, United Kingdom (May 11, 2014): ‘Sikhs in the Diaspora were in effect not accorded their rights 30 years ago and treated as second class citizens. The UK Government, supported by other governments have a moral and legal duty to establish the truth of the events of 30 yeas ago. This is the least they can do for their law-abiding Sikh citizens.

Westminster Conference on Self-determination: India’s position unlawful, untenable

May 8, 2014

At a packed venue at the Houses of Parliament in London on May 06 senior leadership figures from national freedom movements gathered in an impressive show of solidarity to demand UN action against those states that forcibly suppress legitimate self-determination movements. Resolutions also calling for guilty states to be taken to task and for the creation of international criminal tribunals to punish those guilty of systematic mass abuses were unanimously passed.

UK: National Union of Journalists calls on David Cameron to establish full public inquiry into 1984 Amritsar Massacre

April 16, 2014

London, United Kingdom (April 16, 2014): The National Union of Journalist (NUJ) has called on the British Prime Minister to establish a full public enquiry into all the documents and events relating to India, covering the whole of 1984.

UK Sikh Diaspora looks forward for Truth, Justice, Freedom on 30th anniversary of June 1984 massacre

April 13, 2014

London, United Kingdom (April 13, 2014): According to a press statement by the Sikh Federation UK [t]he theme to mark the 30th anniversary of the Genocide of Sikhs in 1984 is TRUTH > JUSTICE > FREEDOM. In the last few months the truth has slowly started to emerge.

Sikh Federation UK releases names of UK politicians supporting an independent public inquiry into UK links with June 1984 massacre

April 4, 2014

The Sikh Federation UK on April 01 released the names and details of the 117 UK politicians supporting the call for an independent public inquiry.

Disappointed by UK’s attitude to Sikh Human rights issues NSO calls on Sikhs to boycott Downing Street Baisakhi function

March 30, 2014

UK Sikhs are deeply disappointed by the UK government’s attitude to Sikh human rights. While the present government cannot in any way be held responsible for support given by a predecessor government of 30 years ago, the present government’s statement that the assistance then given was ‘only minimal’, was deeply hurtful to Sikhs, and insensitive to others concerned with human rights.

UK: Pressure mounts on David Cameron for probe into June 1984 Amritsar massacre

March 30, 2014

London, United Kingdom (March 29, 2014): Pressure is mounting on British Prime Minister David Cameron to order an independent public inquiry into UK's involvement in Operation Blue Star.

DSGMC delegation meet UK officials – Seeks apology for British role in build-up to June 1984 attack

March 23, 2014

London, United Kingdom (March 22, 2014): It is learnt that a three-member delegation of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has demanded an apology from Prime Minister David Cameron for Britain's role in the build-up to the Indian army's June 1984 attack on Darbar Sahib in Amritsar.

UK & June 1984 Sikh massacre – Various UK politicians supporting demand of independent public inquiry : Sikh Federation UK

March 22, 2014

London, United Kingdom (March 22, 2014): In ten days time the Sikh Federation (UK) will be releasing the names of all UK politicians who have confirmed support for an independent public inquiry into UK Government involvement in the massacre of innocent Sikhs by the Indian army in June 1984.

Assault on Kuldip Brar: UK court sentences another Sikh to 10 years imprisonment

March 22, 2014

London, UK (March 22, 2013): A British court has jailed another Sikh for ten years for alleged attempt to assassinate Kulbir Brar, a former Indian army lieutenant general in 2012.

No. 5 Chambers hosts debate considering UK’s role in June 1984 attack on Darbar Sahib

March 19, 2014

London, United Kingdom (March 19, 2014): It is learnt that on 1 March, 2014 No 5 Chambers hosted a debate considering the role of the UK government in the 1984 attack on the Darbar Sahib in Amritsar, Punjab, India.

UK: Letter to PM David Cameron – British Government’s Historic & Enduring injustice to Tamil & Sikh nations

March 11, 2014

London, United Kingdom (March 11, 2014): Tamil, Sikh and Ukrainian campaigners came together on 3rd March 2014, at 10 Downing Street, to vocalise and affirm the call for freedom, justice and independence for their respective nations and for all suppressed and subjugation nations around the world.

Special Report – Tamil, Sikh & Ukrainian activists unite at 10 Downing Street vigil; Call for Human Rights, Justice & self-determination

March 11, 2014

UK: Labour party’s Rob Marris Calls for Public Inquiry into UK links with Amritsar Massacre of June 1984

March 7, 2014

London, United Kingdom (March 07, 2014): According to information shared by the Sikh Federation UK: Rob Marris the Labour’s Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for the Wolverhampton South West constituency, has hit out at the UK Government in a letter regarding it’s recent inquiry by Cabinet Secretary into British involvement in June 1984 attack on Darbar Sahib / Harmandar Sahib by Indian Army.

UK: Labour Candidate calls for inquiry into Amritsar Massacre; Says recent govt. report left serious questions unanswered

February 26, 2014

London, UK (February 26, 2014): It is learnt that following the recent revelations regarding the 1984 attack on Sri Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, Tan Dhesi, Labour Parliamentary Candidate for Gravesham wrote to party leader, Ed Miliband expressing his concern, and asked for Mr Miliband’s support for an independent inquiry into the extent of the then Thatcher government’s involvement in the attack.

UK Sikh groups probe into British government role in Amritsar Massacre of June 1984

February 21, 2014

London, United Kingdom (February 21, 2014): As per certain media reports prominent Sikh organisations in Britain have demanded a full inquiry into the extent of the country's involvement in the Indian army deadly attack on the Darbar Sahib in Amritsar, in June 1984.

Manchester Sikh students tell William Hague ‘guilty must be punished’ over Amritsar massacre

February 21, 2014

Manchester, Punjab (February 21, 2014): As per media reports Sikh students across Manchester have stressed the importance of fighting for the truth over the possible SAS involvement in the 1984 Amritsar killings.

UK Sikhs to protest outside Downing Street to demand independent Public inquiry into Amritsar Massacre

February 20, 2014

London, United Kingdom (February 20, 2014): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) a peaceful protest outside 10 Downing Street later today (12 non-2pm) is expected to attract hundreds of Sikhs.

UK complicity in Amritsar Massacre – Cabinet Secretary report has Inherent limitations: Sikh Federation UK

February 19, 2014

London, UK (February 18, 2014): According to a written statement released by the Sikh Federation UK, the recently released UK cabinet secretary's report about UK links with June 1984 attack on Darbar Sahib confirms the fact that the review only examined files and documents from December 1983 through to June 1984.

OP-ED: The loneliness of Sikhs – by Avtar Singh

February 17, 2014

1984 become one of the important and dreadful year of modern Sikh historical calendar. The scars of two massacres of that year still haunt the sole of Sikhs. Every day Sikhs feel the pricks of the authoritarianism of Indian democracy. The wounds of that era are still simmering in one way or the other. Although Indian state is trying its best to put the historical aspects and facts of that tragic year under carpet but those events themselves are strong enough to die down.

UK: David Cameron faces a boycott of Tory candidates by Sikhs if he refuses to discuss Sikh concerns about Amritsar Massacre

February 16, 2014

London, United Kingdom (February 16, 2014): “Thousands of Sikh voters could boycott Conservative candidates at next year’s general election in protest at David Cameron’s refusal to launch a public inquiry into Britain’s role in the 1984 Amritsar massacre”, The Telegraph has reported.

UK links with June 1984 attack – Sikhs for Justice to move European Court

February 9, 2014

Chandigarh/ Punjab (February 08, 2014): Dismayed over British Foreign Secretary William Hague's disclosure that the UK had advised India on the planning and execution of Operation Blue Star, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), an international human rights group, has said it will file a complaint in the European Court of Human Rights against the UK for aiding, abetting and complicity in 1984 army invasion of the Darbar Sahib Amritsar.

BJP equally responsible for supporting June 1984 attack; AISSF demands Badal Dal to sever ties with BJP

February 8, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab (February 7, 2014): With the role of British government in planning and executing infamous “Operation Blue Star” making headlines, All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) presented a memorandum to Akal Takhat Jathedar, about the support provided by LK Advani to Indira Gandhi to attack Sri Harmandir Sahib in June 1984 and association of BJP with Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal).

Leicester Sikhs critical of Amritsar Massacre report

February 8, 2014

Leicester, United Kingdom (February 08, 2014): As per certain media reports Sikh groups in Leicester have criticized the Whitehall report which clears the British military of any direct involvement in the 1984 Amritsar Massacre.

June 1984 attack on Darbar Sahib was premeditated: Naresh Gujral; Badal Dal MPs demand declassification of documents

February 7, 2014

New Delhi, India (February 07, 2014): Naresh Gujral, Rajya Sabha MP and son of former Indian PM Inder Kumar Gujral has reportedly said that the documents declassified in the UK show the correspondence pertaining to the military offensive on the Harmandar Sahib (Amritsar) had been going on for at least six months before the actual attack took place. He said that “[t]he entire operation was premeditated”.

UK Sikh Diaspora outraged over British Govt’s disclosure about links with attack on Darbar Sahib

February 6, 2014

London, United Kingdom (February 06, 2014): In a recently released report of Cabinet Secretary, the UK Government admitted it's role in 1984 army attack by Indian state against the Sikhs. Though the British report and UK's Foreign Secretary William Hague attempted to underplay the issue by saying that British advise in India's deadly attack of June 1984 was "limited" and had "little impact"; but the Sikh diaspora is viewing these admissions more seriously.

Disclosure of British involvement in 1984 attack, with refusal to tender apology agitates Sikhs

February 5, 2014

Amritsar/ Jalandhar (February 05, 2014): Sikhs across the globe are agitated following the UK government's admission on February 04 that it advised the India in 1984 on carrying out the armed attack on Darbar Sahib. Various Sikh bodies and jathedar of the Akal Takht have sought unconditional apology from the UK government.

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