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Friday, September 18, 2026

Sikh Activist Jagtar Singh Johal Granted Bail in India

Johal, a Scottish resident arrested in 2017, has been held in India on terror offense allegations.

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Sikh Activist Jagtar Singh Johal Granted Bail in India

Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal, a resident of Dumbarton, Scotland, has been granted bail in India. Johal was arrested in 2017 in connection with alleged terror offenses.

His family has been advocating for his release since his detention. Johal was reportedly arrested shortly after arriving in India. The allegations against him involve terror offenses. He has been held in Indian custody for approximately nine years.

Details regarding the terms of his bail or the specific legal proceedings that led to this decision have not yet been fully disclosed. The case has drawn attention from human rights organizations and political figures concerned about his welfare and the legal process he has undergone.


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