Family of Jagtar Singh Johal say Scot detained in Inida has been granted bail
Summary
Jagtar Singh Johal, a Scottish Sikh activist held in India since 2017 on alleged terror charges, has been granted bail by an Indian court. His family expressed relief but said they are still waiting for details about what will happen next.Key Facts
- Jagtar Singh Johal was arrested in India in 2017, accused of involvement in targeted killings of religious and political leaders.
- He was acquitted in 2025 of charges related to financially supporting a terror group but still faces other federal charges.
- A UN panel declared his imprisonment as arbitrary detention in 2022.
- Johal has said he was subjected to torture, though Indian authorities deny this and say legal procedures are being followed.
- His family and supporters say he was targeted for writing about human rights abuses against Sikhs in India.
- Johal was arrested weeks after his wedding in India’s Punjab region.
- His brother has asked the UK government for help to secure his release, but past meetings with officials have been described as disappointing.
- The UK Foreign Office has raised concerns with India about Johal’s long detention at every chance they had.
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