Scottish activist enduring 'psychological torture' in Indian jail
BBC India·8h ago·Fear
What Happened
Scottish activist Jagtar Singh Johal, detained in India since 2017, faces continued imprisonment despite acquittal in terror-financing case. Ten UN experts declared his detention arbitrary, citing psychological torture through prolonged uncertainty. They urged Indian authorities to drop remaining federal charges and release him immediately, citing violations of international human rights law.
Key Entities
Jagtar Singh JohalScotlandIndiaUN expertsUN Working Group on Arbitrary DetentionDumbarton