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Scottish Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal freed on bail after nine years in Indian prison

Scottish Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal freed on bail after nine years in Indian prison
BBC News Thursday 01 October 2026, 14:49 UTC 1 min read
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The Sikh activist from Dumbarton was arrested in 2017 in connection with alleged terror offences.

The Sikh activist from Dumbarton was arrested in 2017 in connection with alleged terror offences.
Scottish (ORG) Sikh (ORG) Jagtar Singh Johal (PERSON) Indian (ORG) Dumbarton (LOCATION)
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