The Latest Breaking News from Jagtar Singh Johal

British activist Jagtar Singh Johal acquitted in India terror trial

Human rights campaigner still faces threat of death penalty if found guilty of further charges

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2025

Scot acquitted on terrorism charges in India – but still faces death penalty threat

A SCOTTISH Sikh detained in India for seven years has been acquitted in one case against him – though still faces the threat of the death penalty.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 4, 2025

Briton Jagtar Singh Johal acquitted in first India terror trial

Johal still faces eight other cases under India anti-terror law

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025

Keir Starmer must make Jaggi release 'a priority', say 15 Scottish MPs

KEIR Starmer must make securing the release of a Scottish man languishing in an Indian prison on “political charges” a priority, according to 15…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 4, 2024

MPs urge Starmer to secure release of British blogger facing India death penalty

Jagtar Singh Johal was arrested in November 2017 in Punjab, northern India, while in the country for his wedding.

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2024

Brother of imprisoned blogger speaks of anguish ahead of arrest anniversary

Jagtar Singh Johal, a Sikh activist from Dumbarton, was detained in India weeks after his wedding in November 2017.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024

Brother of imprisoned blogger ‘more hopeful’ after talks with Foreign Secretary

Jagtar Singh Johal, a Sikh activist from Dumbarton, has been detained in India since 2017.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024

Labour told to live up to rhetoric as detained Scot's brother meets Foreign Secretary

THE Labour Government must deliver more than “empty talk” and secure the release of a Scot detained in India, his brother has said after a…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2024

UK calls for India to cooperate with Canada’s legal process as row deepens

Delhi expelled diplomats after Canadian police say they have evidence linking Indian agents to murder in Canada

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2024

Calls for special envoy to help release Britons held for years without fair trial

The families of Britons imprisoned abroad accuse the Foreign Office of caring more about ‘not upsetting’ relations with key trade partners than calling for the release of their loved ones.

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024