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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

UK decides not to call for release of Briton held in India on terror charges

Family photo of Jagtar Singh Johal.
Jagtar Singh Johal says he was tortured and forced to sign a confession by Indian authorities. Photograph: Family handout/PA

The UK government has decided not to call for the release of a British man held in an Indian jail for five years, saying it would not be in his best interests.

There have been repeated calls for Britain to do more to secure the release of Jagtar Singh Johal, who claims to have been tortured and forced to make a confession. He faces terrorism charges and the first stages of his trial have just started after repeated delays caused by disputes over evidence.

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