A Scottish Sikh man has been acquitted in one of nine terror cases against him, bringing hope for an end to his seven-year detention in India.
Scottish Sikh Man Acquitted in India Terror Case After Seven Years of Detention
Jagtar Singh Johal, a 37-year-old man from Dumbarton, Scotland, has been acquitted in one of the nine terror cases against him. This development comes after his seven-year detention in India.
Jagtar Singh Johal is a British citizen of Indian origin who has been at the center of controversy for his alleged involvement in various crimes in 'India'.
Born in 1991, Johal was arrested in 2017 by the Punjab Police on charges of murder and terrorism.
His family claims he was abducted from 'Dubai' , while the Indian government alleges he was involved in the killing of a politician's son.
The case has sparked concerns about human rights abuses and extrajudicial killings in 'India'.
Background and Charges
Jagtar Singh Johal was arrested in Punjab, India, in November 2017, just weeks after his wedding there. He faces several charges related to political violence in the north of India, but has never been convicted. The accusations against him include traveling to Paris in 2013 to hand over £3,000 to a co-conspirator. It is alleged that this money was intended for funding attacks against Hindu nationalists and other religious leaders in Punjab.
Ongoing Trial
The trial for the eight most serious cases against Mr. Johal began in 2022 and continues. His family and legal team have stated that all the cases against him are similar, which they believe justifies dropping the remaining charges.
Expectations Following Acquittal
With this acquittal, there is hope that the other eight cases will be dropped as well. The legal team and Mr. Johal‘s family await further updates on this matter, anticipating a resolution to his prolonged detention.
