Sikh Federation, a UK-based Sikh group has written to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has demanded a public inquiry into Britain's alleged involvement in the 1984 Operation Bluestar. They are working on a report titled 'Sacrificing Sikhs: The need for an investigation', which claims to have evidence regarding the full extent of the UK's alleged role in the military action. "It is of crucial public importance that the allegations are investigated, in an effective and transparent manner," reads the letter, addressed to Indian-origin foreign office minister Alok Sharma, in charge of India and the Pacific, the PTI reported.
On 2 February the FCO replied saying that "The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is considering the points raised in your letter. You will receive a full response shortly.” The latest exchange followed a call by the UK Opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn for a "fresh, independent investigation" into the issue, after a letter to British Prime Minister Theresa May last month.
Corbyn reportedly said, "Given concerns regarding the effectiveness and integrity of the January 2014 review, I believe we must consider a fresh, independent investigation into this episode in British history. It is clear to me from my discussions with Sikh groups in the UK that there remains significant resentment that over the 30 years since this most appalling event, questions remain about the role which the United Kingdom played.”
