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Dumbarton man languishing in Indian jail could wait 40 years to learn his fate

Jagtar Singh Johal's has been stuck in prison without trial since 2017, now his worried family fear he could be an old man by the time Indian authorities bring the case against him to a conclusion.

Glasgow Live

Scot trapped in Indian jail 'could wait 40 years' to learn his fate

Next Wednesday marks 2000 days since Jagtar Singh Johal was locked up while his brother claims just one witness from 200 has been questioned so far.

Daily Record

UK torture policy labelled ‘fatally flawed’ after watchdog report

Investigatory powers commissioner has identified non-compliance by intelligence agencies and MoD

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Labour accused of 'underhand tactics' after West Dunbartonshire Council rent rise

At a full meeting of West Dunbartonshire Council last week, members agreed to a five percent rent rise – equating to an average rise of £4.22 per week – to help the cash strapped local authority as it attempts to balance the books, with a four percent increase initially recommended…

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West Dunbartonshire Council tenant rent to increase by 5% this year

The increase has been confirmed by councillors as part of budget measures to help fund improvements to the living standards of tenants.

Glasgow Live

Foreign Office scaling back support for UK Sikh activist held in India, Keir Starmer says

Sunak’s government has refused to echo assertion that Jagtar Singh Johal is being arbitrarily detained

The Guardian - UK

Jagtar Singh Johal's brother writes to MI6 chief as Dumbarton man spends another birthday in prison

In an open letter to MI6 chief Richard Moore, Gurpreet Singh Johal says “with your help, maybe one day soon, he’ll be walking back through our front door in Dumbarton, instead of fearing the death penalty in Delhi”.

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Jagtar's brother demands meeting with MI6 boss on imprisoned Scot's birthday

Gurpreet Singh Johal, from Dunbarton, has accused UK spooks of assisting in the sting which initially saw his brother put behind bars in India

The National (Scotland)

Brother of Scots groom 'abducted and tortured' in India claims 'blood could be on UK Government's hands'

Gurpreet Singh Johal has expressed his terrifying fears that his brother Jagtar, who is detained by the India authorities, could be subject to the death penalty.

Daily Record

Foreign Secretary must fight for Jagtar Singh Johal's freedom over trade deal, MP says

THE UK Foreign Secretary must declare a Scot who was jailed in India five years ago is being unlawfully detained and pledge to prioritise his…

The National (Scotland)

Ratcliffe criticises Government for taking ‘long time’ over jailed Sikh blogger

Jagtar Singh Johal from Dumbarton was in Punjab in northern India for his wedding in 2017 when his family say he was bundled into an unmarked car.

The Independent UK

Family of Scot unlawfully detained in India hold Downing Street protest

THE family of a Scottish man who was abducted and allegedly tortured in India will hold a demonstration outside 10 Downing Street on Thursday to…

The National (Scotland)

West Dunbartonshire Council pledge to crack down on businesses avoiding tax

During the most recent full council meeting, members unanimously agreed to pass a motion to take steps to ensure companies in the area are paying their fair share of tax.

Daily Record

UK insists it is 'not looking the other way' over Jagtar Singh Johal detention

ACCUSATIONS the UK has chosen to “look the other way” over the detention and alleged torture of Jagtar Singh Johal have been rejected by a…

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West Dunbartonshire Council call on UK Government to demand release of Jagtar Singh Johal

Jagtar Singh Johal – known as Jaggi – was arrested in India after his wedding in November 2017, accused of helping to fund a Sikh-on-Hindu assassination plot. He and his family strongly deny the allegations.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire Council to crack down on tax avoidance by businesses

Councillors were all agreed that the issue of businesses not paying their fair share of tax was more pressing than issues such as benefit fraud.

Glasgow Live

Dumbarton man Jagtar Johal Singh facing death penalty in India as calls made for his release

West Dunbartonshire Council was unanimous in agreeing a motion calling on the UK Foreign Secretary to advocate for the release of Mr Johal, who faces the death penalty.

Daily Mirror

Brit 'tortured' and facing death sentence in India 'after tip-off from UK intelligence'

Mr Johal is a Sikh activist and blogger but Indian authorities suspect he is a member of the Khalistan Liberation Force, a banned terrorist organisation and accuse him of funding assassinations

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The National (Scotland)

'My brother could be hanged - and it will be on the UK Government’s hands'

THE brother of Jagtar Singh Johal has revealed his family’s heartbreak after finally being able to tell them about the UK Government’s potential…

Daily Record

MI5 accused off tip-off which saw Scots groom abducted and tortured in India

Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, was in Punjab in northern India for his wedding in 2017 when his family say he was arrested and bundled into an unmarked car.

Daily Record

British spies accused of supplying information that led to abduction and torture of Scot

Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, was in Punjab in northern India for his wedding in 2017, when his family say he was arrested and bundled into an unmarked car.

The Independent UK

Spy agencies accused of tip-off that led to Jagtar Singh Johal arrest

The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has previously determined that Mr Johal’s detention ‘lacks legal basis’.

The Guardian - UK

British Sikh activist ‘tortured in India after tip-off from UK intelligence’

Lawyers for Jagtar Singh Johal say he was given electric shocks after unlawful arrest in Punjab in 2017

The National (Scotland)

Spy agencies accused of tip-off which led to torture of Scot in India

UK intelligence agencies have been accused of tipping off Indian authorities about a Scottish man prior to his abduction and alleged torture by…

Daily Record

Family of Dumbarton's Jagtar Singh Johal demand urgent action from UK Government after he is formally charged

The 35-year-old has also been accused of being a member of a terrorist gang, with relatives fearing he could be sentenced to death if convicted.

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