British Sikh Activist Release India

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1. 1 Oct

   A spokesperson for the UK Government said it had “consistently raised concerns about Mr Johal’s prolonged pre-trial detention and the importance of a full investigation into the allegations of torture and mistreatment”.

   3 outlets · Evening Standard
2. 3 Oct

   His bail is not the end of the process and we will continue to provide consular support to Mr Johal and his family.'

   2 outlets · Daily Mail

Coverage 7 articles

• 3 Oct Brother of British Sikh activist freed on bail after nine years inside hellish Indian prison accuses the British Government of 'putting trade over human rights' and says it 'has had a hand in this' if he is sentenced to deathGurpreet Singh Johal, brother of British Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal, speaks out about his sibling's nearly decade-long imprisonment in India without a full trial or conviction. Jagtar was arrested in 2017 and faces eight terrorism charges, including funding the Khalistan Liberation Force; if convicted, he could receive the death penalty. Gurpreet accuses the British government of prioritizing trade over human…Daily Mail
• 2 Oct Miliband challenged to ‘push much harder’ to help Scot released from Indian jailDan Dolan from Reprieve stated that despite Jagtar Singh Johal's release on bail from an Indian jail earlier in the week, he remains under strict conditions and is at risk due to ongoing legal cases that could result in capital punishment. Labour MP Alasdair McAllister called for Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband to intensify diplomatic efforts to secure Johal’s return home to Dumbarton. Johal was arrested in 2017 on…Evening Standard
• 1 Oct Scot's first day of freedom after nine years in Indian jailJagtar Singh Johal, a Scot who had been detained in India for nearly nine years on terrorism charges without conviction, was released from prison on bail Thursday. The 39-year-old, arrested weeks after his wedding in 2017, now faces strict bail conditions and remains under trial in multiple cases that could result in the death penalty. His brother expressed relief but emphasized the ongoing fight to clear Jagtar's…Daily Mail
• 1 Oct Release of Scot detained in India for nine years ‘moment of joy and sorrow’Jagtar Singh Johal, a man from Dumbarton detained in India since 2017 on terrorism charges, was released on bail after nearly nine years in prison. His brother described the release as both joyful and sorrowful due to ongoing legal proceedings that could still lead to capital punishment. The UK Government stated it would continue providing consular support but emphasized that this is not the end of the process for…Evening Standard
• 1 Oct Scot detained in India since 2017 released from prison on bailJagtar Singh Johal, a 39-year-old from Dumbarton, Scotland, who was arrested by Indian authorities in 2017 on terrorism charges and has been detained since, was released from prison on bail Thursday. His brother, Gurpreet Singh Johal, confirmed the release after nine years of legal battles, stating that while Jagtar is out of prison, he remains under restrictive conditions and still faces potential capital…Evening Standard
• 1 Oct Scot detained in India since 2017 released from prison on bailJagtar Singh Johal, a Scottish man detained in India since 2017 on terrorism charges, was released from prison on bail after being granted conditional release by Delhi High Court. His brother confirmed his release but noted restrictive conditions including surrendering his passport and facing ongoing trials with potential death penalties. The UK Government is now under pressure to assist Johal’s repatriation…Evening Standard
• 1 Oct British Sikh activist released from Delhi jail after nine-year detentionJagtar Singh Johal, a British Sikh activist detained in Delhi since November 4, 2017, was released from prison after nine years of custody. The Indian high court ordered his release following an appeal that the government was ignoring previous orders for his freedom despite meeting bail conditions. Campaigners argue that diplomatic tensions between the UK and India over Johal’s case highlight issues with how…The Guardian

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