UK Citizen Detained in India for Nine Years Released
Summary
Jagtaran Singh Johal, a UK citizen, was detained by Indian authorities in 2017 on allegations of terrorism. He remained in custody for nearly nine years without being convicted. His release came on bail after years of legal challenges and diplomatic pressure. The case highlighted concerns over legal procedures and international relations between the UK and India.
Latest: Jagtaran Singh Johal was released from prison in India on bail after being detained for nearly nine years without conviction.
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How it unfolded
Thursday 1 October
Jagtaran Singh Johal was released from prison in India on bail after being detained for nearly nine years without conviction.
- 13:00The IndependentRelease of Scot detained in India for nine years ‘moment of joy and sorrow’
- 12:54Evening StandardRelease of Scot detained in India for nine years ‘moment of joy and sorrow’
- 10:17The IndependentBritish activist held in Indian jail for nine years without conviction is released on bail
- 09:10The IndependentScot detained in India since 2017 released from prison on bail
- 09:08Evening StandardScot detained in India since 2017 released from prison on bail
- 08:59The ScotsmanJagtar Singh Johal released from prison in India
- 08:54The HeraldScot detained in India for almost a decade on terror charges released
- 08:50The IndependentScot detained for almost a decade on terror charges released
- 08:43Evening StandardScot detained for almost a decade on terror charges released