Jagtar Singh Johal, a British-Sikh human rights activist, has been acquitted on all terrorism charges by a Punjab court, concluding a seven-year-long detention without any credible evidence presented by Indian authorities. Despite his acquittal, he must remain imprisoned due to duplicate cases against him. The central accusation involves financial transactions allegedly funding attacks in Punjab, yet no direct involvement has been established. Johal's lawyers cite torture and coerced confessions, while advocacy groups urge the UK government to intervene following insufficient prosecution efforts by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
Jagtar's lawyers allege he was forced to sign his name on a blank piece of paper after police tortured him and threatened his life.
The ruling is expected to renew pressure on the UK Foreign Office to secure Johal's release, given the lack of credible evidence against him.
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