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MP Tom Watson told the BBC recently declassified documents showed Britain had advised Delhi on planning the raid.
The storming of the Golden Temple was aimed at flushing out Sikh separatists.
The controversial raid outraged Sikhs around the world, who accused troops of desecrating the faith's holiest shrine.
The Indian government said about 400 people were killed in the raid - codenamed Operation Blue Star - including 87 soldiers. Sikh groups dispute this figure and say thousands died, including a large number of pilgrims who were visiting the temple.
BBC News - India Golden Temple: UK investigates 'SAS link' to attack
I actually read this story as it appeared in The New York Times. I thought it would be under discussion on DFI when I got back from Florida last week.
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