FCO 141/14392: Singapore. Activities of the Indian National Army (INA) and the Indian Independence League (IIL). Secret - Migrated Archives
01/01/1945-31/12/1946
Papers relating to the activities of these organisations in the immediate post-war period. Details of arrests and information obtained by the secret services in Singapore Includes letters from Indian businessmen alleging intimidation from independence agitators to fly INA flags, details of policy of the Indian government regarding the trial and prosecution of INA personnel in Singapore and Malaya and the demolition of the INA war memorial. Other papers deal with the issue o the return of Indian civilian collaborates to India and the need to process those who are being held in camps under interrogation before the deadline of 1 April 1946 beyond which time it will no longer be possible to hold in custody civilians of British Nationality without charge. Details of Indians being held in camps for interrogation and the treatment of Indian civilian collaborators once they return to India where, unless guilty of atrocities or brutalities, they will not be prosecuted. Concerns raised by the Government of Malaya that ex members of the INA/IIL returning to the country have been actively recruiting members amongst the Indian troops stationed in the country. Papers also include a history of the INA and IIL from 1941 to present.
FCO 141/14392
D2014040111
English
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