Call for UK Government to push for release of Jagtar Johal Singh

The family of a Dumbarton man facing the death penalty in India have been given the full support of local councillors as they call for his release.

A Sikh activist who sought to draw attention to human rights abuses against India’s Sikh population, Mr Johal wrote a blog post calling for accountability for historic anti Sikh pogroms. The group said a report by the watchdog that oversees the intelligence agencies had dates and details matching the arrest of Mr Johal, and states that "MI5 passed intelligence to a liaison partner via the Secret Intelligence Service " and added: "The subject of the intelligence was arrested by the liaison partner in their country. The individual told the British Consular Official that he had been tortured.

During the meeting, councillor McBride said: “Since the motion was circulated members may be aware of the media reports of the UK intelligence agencies MI5 and MI6 provided a tip off that led to the detention and torture of of Jagtar. Councillors wanted to convey to Jagtar’s family, including his brother councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal, who could not be present during the discussion, that the motion was agreed unanimously and that West Dunbartonshire Council fully supported the campaign to bring Jagtar home.

“Perhaps they were concerned that the revelation would come to light. It now has. Regardless of any case, it doesn’t matter if there is a wealth of evidence against the individual and intelligence services believe that individual is guilty, it is absolutely abhorrent that any state actor provide information that leads to the torture of an individual.

Jagtar Johal Singh Case deserves a big profile - man is innocent and unjustly detained. Hope more politicians and media pick up on this battle and help get him released

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