British Activist Jagtar Singh Johal Acquitted in Indian Terror Case, Still Faces Eight Charges

The UK Government faces renewed pressure to secure Johal's release after his acquittal in Punjab highlights lack of evidence and allegations of torture.

Jagtar Singh Johal, a British Sikh activist, was acquitted on Tuesday in a Punjab court of terrorism charges related to conspiracy and alleged gang membership.
Despite the acquittal, Johal remains imprisoned as he faces eight additional cases brought by India's National Investigation Agency, all based on the same alleged confession.
Johal's family and legal team allege he was tortured, including with electric shocks, and forced to sign a blank confession, which was later used as evidence against him.
The UK Government is under increasing pressure from Johal's family, advocacy groups, and MPs to take decisive diplomatic action to secure his release.
The acquittal has been seen as a significant step forward, with campaigners calling for the remaining charges to be dropped, citing a lack of credible evidence in any of the cases.