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Golden Temple attack: Hague to speak on 'SAS link' Golden Temple attack: Hague to speak on 'SAS link'
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William Hague is expected to make a Commons statement later on claims that Margaret Thatcher's government was involved in the deadly 1984 raid on a temple in the Indian city of Amritsar.William Hague is expected to make a Commons statement later on claims that Margaret Thatcher's government was involved in the deadly 1984 raid on a temple in the Indian city of Amritsar.
An inquiry began last month after declassified documents suggested an SAS officer helped Indian authorities plan the attack on Sikh militants.An inquiry began last month after declassified documents suggested an SAS officer helped Indian authorities plan the attack on Sikh militants.
Hundreds died in the storming of the Golden Temple, a holy shrine for Sikhs.Hundreds died in the storming of the Golden Temple, a holy shrine for Sikhs.
Foreign Secretary Mr Hague will set out the review's findings in his statement.Foreign Secretary Mr Hague will set out the review's findings in his statement.
It will follow the publication of a report on the claims by Cabinet Secretary Sir Jeremy Heywood.It will follow the publication of a report on the claims by Cabinet Secretary Sir Jeremy Heywood.
The review was ordered after Labour MP Tom Watson said documents disclosed under the 30-year rule showed Britain advised Delhi on planning the raid.The review was ordered after Labour MP Tom Watson said documents disclosed under the 30-year rule showed Britain advised Delhi on planning the raid.
The scope of the review has drawn criticism from UK Sikh groups who say it is too narrow.The scope of the review has drawn criticism from UK Sikh groups who say it is too narrow.
'Secret papers''Secret papers'
Operation Blue Star, intended to flush out Sikh separatists, outraged Sikhs around the world, who said troops had desecrated the faith's holiest shrine.Operation Blue Star, intended to flush out Sikh separatists, outraged Sikhs around the world, who said troops had desecrated the faith's holiest shrine.
Afterwards, the Indian government said about 400 people were killed, including 87 soldiers.Afterwards, the Indian government said about 400 people were killed, including 87 soldiers.
But Sikh groups said many hundreds more died, including a large number of pilgrims visiting the temple.But Sikh groups said many hundreds more died, including a large number of pilgrims visiting the temple.
The Sikh separatists had been demanding an independent homeland - called Khalistan - in Punjab.The Sikh separatists had been demanding an independent homeland - called Khalistan - in Punjab.
Last month, Mr Watson said he had seen "top secret papers from Mrs Thatcher authorising Special Air Services (SAS) to work with the Indian government", which prompted David Cameron to order a review.Last month, Mr Watson said he had seen "top secret papers from Mrs Thatcher authorising Special Air Services (SAS) to work with the Indian government", which prompted David Cameron to order a review.
'Indian request''Indian request'
Mr Watson said a letter dated 6 February 1984 from the prime minister's office talks about the "Indian request for advice on plans for the removal of dissident Sikhs from the Golden Temple".Mr Watson said a letter dated 6 February 1984 from the prime minister's office talks about the "Indian request for advice on plans for the removal of dissident Sikhs from the Golden Temple".
Another letter, dated 23 February 1984, said "the foreign secretary decided to respond favourably to the Indian request and, with the prime minister's agreement, an SAD officer has visited India and drawn up a plan which has been approved by Mrs Gandhi".Another letter, dated 23 February 1984, said "the foreign secretary decided to respond favourably to the Indian request and, with the prime minister's agreement, an SAD officer has visited India and drawn up a plan which has been approved by Mrs Gandhi".
It appears the writer mistakenly referred to the SAS as SAD.It appears the writer mistakenly referred to the SAS as SAD.
The attack on the temple took place in June 1984.The attack on the temple took place in June 1984.
'No involvement' 'Rumour and suspicion'
Last month, the Indian general in charge of the raid dismissed claims that the Thatcher administration advised Delhi.Last month, the Indian general in charge of the raid dismissed claims that the Thatcher administration advised Delhi.
In October 1984 Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards in what was thought to be a revenge attack.In October 1984 Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards in what was thought to be a revenge attack.
A month later, more than 3,000 people were killed in anti-Sikh riots across India.A month later, more than 3,000 people were killed in anti-Sikh riots across India.
Gurinder Singh Josen, of the Sikh Council UK, said there was dismay in his community that the review would only look at June 1984, and not events that followed, but he was hoping for transparency from the government.Gurinder Singh Josen, of the Sikh Council UK, said there was dismay in his community that the review would only look at June 1984, and not events that followed, but he was hoping for transparency from the government.
He likened the attack on the Sikhs' holiest place of worship to Italian troops "rolling into the Vatican", and said a lot of people in India and the UK were still seeking justice for lost family members.He likened the attack on the Sikhs' holiest place of worship to Italian troops "rolling into the Vatican", and said a lot of people in India and the UK were still seeking justice for lost family members.
Conservative Paul Uppal, the UK's only Sikh MP, said he had been "heartened" by the swiftness of the inquiry.
"For 30 years, we have had to deal with rumour, speculation and suspicion", he said, but now he hoped to find out what went on, what advice was given and whether it differed from the final strategy of the Indian authorities.