Jagtar Singh Johal freed on bail after nine years in Indian prison
Scottish Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal has been released on bail in India after being detained for nine years without conviction. Johal, who was accused of involvement in targeted killings, maintains his innocence and claims he was tortured into a false confession.
Why it matters
The case highlights significant international concerns regarding human rights, arbitrary detention, and the treatment of activists in India.
By Katie Hunter and Graeme Esson , BBC Scotland Published 7 minutes ago A Scottish Sikh activist has been released from prison in India after being detained for almost nine years without being convicted.
Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, was arrested in 2017 in connection with alleged terror offences.
The Indian authorities have accused the 39-year-old of having a role in a series of targeted killings of religious and political figures - allegations which he denies.
Johal was granted bail at Delhi High Court on 18 September, but has only now been released from detention.
He had to surrender his passport as part of his bail conditions and is barred from speaking to the media about the case.
Johal was arrested in the Punjab region in 2017, just weeks after his wedding in the country.
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