British Activist Jagtar Singh Johal Granted Bail After Nine Years in Indian Detention

Jagtar Singh Johal, a Scottish Sikh activist detained in India since 2017, has been granted bail. He still faces ongoing trial for alleged terror offenses.

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September 18, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Dumbarton, United Kingdom — A Scottish man who has remained in Indian custody for nearly nine years without a conviction has finally been granted bail, according to his family.

Jagtar Singh Johal, a Sikh activist hailing from Dumbarton, was initially taken into custody by Indian authorities in 2017. His arrest occurred only weeks after he traveled to the country for his wedding, and he has been held in detention ever since.

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Despite the recent decision to grant him bail, the legal proceedings against Johal are far from over. He continues to face a pending trial regarding accusations of terror-related offenses.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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