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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

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Solicitor & Notary Public, Sikh activist, Human Rights activist & Father, Cllr for Dumbarton Ward, email: Gurpreet.Johal @west -dunbarton.gov.uk

Dumbarton, Scotland

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

8 months

🧵 : As 2023 comes to an end. 2249 days in arbitrary detention, 334 hearings & to date, NO EVIDENCE produced against 🇬🇧 national #JagtarSinghJohal . Failed by 🇬🇧 Government The fight & campaign continues into 2024. A look back into the 2023: 1/ #FreeJaggiNow #BringJaggiHome

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

My brother #JagtarSinghJohal , a Scottish national, travels to India in Oct 2017 to get married, marriage takes place, joyful occasion on the 18th. On 4th Nov 2017 he is out shopping with his wife & cousin, unknown men pull him out of a car & hood him 1/19

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In 2021, I will not stop campaigning for the release of my brother #JagtarSinghJohal despite being let down by the 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 government for the past 1155 days. Together with Waheguru Ji's & Sangat's (community) support we will bring Jaggi back home. 🙏🏽 #FreeJaggiNow #FreeThemAll

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

2 years

Exclusive footage from today’s hearing. Jaggi was brought to court amidst tight secuirty. This is the first time Jaggi has been presented in court in person since January 2021. The family cannot thank the sevadaar enough for this footage. #FreeJaggiNow

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2 years

Today is my brother and sister-in-law's 5th wedding anniversary. Our whole family should be celebrating today. Instead, it’s a reminder of how long it’s been since my brother was snatched away from us. 1/2 #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

My brother #JagtarSinghJohal has now been unlawfully detained in India for 1000 days (India time). British national neglected by @BorisJohnson @DominicRaab @tariqahmadbt + ruling government. & @NicolaSturgeon . @amnesty @AmnestyScotland @AmnestyUK #FreeJaggiNow #Jaggi1000

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

3 years

Jagtar Singh Johal is: 🇬🇧 A British national. 🕊️ A human right activist. ⛓️ A torture survivor. ⚖️ Detained without any legal basis. 🇮🇳 Facing the threat of a death sentence. 🆘 Entitled to help from the UK. #FreeJaggiNow

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11 months

Today is my brother and sister-in-law's 6th wedding anniversary. Our whole family should be celebrating today. Instead, it’s a reminder of how long it’s been since my brother was snatched away from us. 1/2 #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

2 years

BREAKING NEWS: Boris Johnson says India arbitrarily detaining British Sikh activist #FreeJaggiNow

Boris Johnson says India arbitrarily detaining British Sikh activist

Letter from PM saying Jagtar Singh Johal is being arbitrarily held comes four and a half years after Johal’s arrest

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

With due respect, if 🇮🇳 had the internal processes to resolve issues then millions of farmers wouldn't be protesting, instead would be with their families. 100's have lost their lives & many are missing. Others falsely incarcerated. #FarmersProtest #IndianFarmersHumanRights

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Sadhguru

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It is important to understand #celebrity status in the world does not give you an understanding of internal situations of a nation. India has a democratically elected govt with all the necessary systems to address its internal issues. We don’t need your help. Thank you. -Sg

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4 years

Live picture from Delhi today at the farmers protest. Only Waheguru Ji knows the energy this has brought to the family this morning. Jaggi's voice is being raised amongst millions around the world today. #WeStandWithFarmers #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

3 years

Today, my younger brother Jagtar turns 35. He's spent over 4 years in an Indian prison facing a death sentence. While thousands of us campaign for his freedom, we’re collecting messages for his birthday. Join me in writing a message. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

3 years

Gone too early, don't let Deep and his voice be forgotten. 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 Waheguru Waheguru Waheguru Waheguru Waheguru. #DeepSidhu

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

3 years

BREAKING NEWS!!! Jaggi has been granted bail in the most recent case he was arrested on in January 2021. Whilst Jaggi has been granted bail on this case he will remain in Tihar Jail until he has granted bail in the other 8 cases. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

Today, Saturday 06 February 2021 marks: 1191 days of wrongful imprisonment 1191 days of torture & abuse 1191 days of human rights breach 1191 days of injustice 1191 days of arbitrary detention. No evidence. No conviction. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

2 years

My brother has spent almost 5 years in an Indian prison. He's now taking the UK Government to court for his unlawful detention and torture in India. The response has been incredible. In 24 hours, 11,000 people have signed the petition: #FreeJaggiNow

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British Government: stop torture tip offs now

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

10 months

6 years ago today, my brother was abducted, tortured and detained by Indian authorities. Somehow, the British Government still hasn’t sought his release. Here are 6 reasons why the UK government must bring him home. 🧵 #FreeJaggiNow 1/7

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

2 years

BREAKING: My brother, Jagtar, is taking the UK Government to court for his unlawful detention & torture in India. If this can happen to my brother, it could happen to any Brit travelling overseas. Help me #FreeJaggiNow & stop this ever happening again:

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British Government: stop torture tip offs now

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Reprieve

2 years

🚨BREAKING: Our client, Jagtar Singh Johal, is taking the UK Government to court. We've uncovered critical information that MI5 & MI6 might have shared information about Jagtar that led to his unlawful arrest and torture in India. #FreeJaggiNow A THREAD🧵

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

1.What #NodeepKaur & her family are going through is all still too fresh in our minds at the #FreeJaggiNow team It still feels like yesterday when #JagtarSinghJohal was abducted by plain clothed officers on 4 Nov 2017 in Punjab #IStandWithFarmers #ReleaseNodeepKaur #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

2 years

Dear @elonmusk , I understand my account has been withheld in 🇮🇳 in response to a legal demand, howver I’ve not been served with a notice. Raising awareness on 🇬🇧 national #JagtarSinghJohal ’s arbitrary detention merits a withholding an account? #FreeJaggiNow #FreeSpeech

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

3 years

Sikhs in Scotland raising awareness of the Farmers protesting in India. #FarmersProtest #NoFarmersNoFood

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

Today, Thursday 28 January 2021 marks: 1182 days of wrongful imprisonment 1182 days of torture & abuse 1182 days of human rights breach 1182 days of injustice 1183 days of arbtriary detention. No evidence. No conviction. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

7 months

Today is my brother’s birthday. I won’t be able to speak to him today, so I am sharing my message to him here with you instead. If you don’t know anything about my brother’s story, I’ll tell you one thing. It’s a story of great injustice. #FreeJaggiNow 1/

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

3 years

7 years ago, I was told to tie or trim my beard as it looked "scruffy" despite knowing I am a practicing Sikh. When I refused, I was sent home from court & told to come back with a letter from "your people". 1/3 #racism

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Sangita Myska

3 years

Why don’t People of Colour speak out about workplace racism? Because there is a huge emotional, financial, social and career cost to it. Why don’t they leave? Because they need jobs. #AzeemRafiq

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

1 year

The reports from Panjab are very concerning, once again Panjab Police using underhanded tactics and the Indian Government blocking internet access. It is time to wake up, it’s 2023 not 1984. #AmritpalSingh

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

1 year

2,000 days = 5 Years, 5 Months, 3 Weeks, 1 Day Imagine what 2,000 days without a loved one feels like. But that's exactly how long my brother has been illegally detained in India. Please join my calls for his freedom. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

It is clear the UK have put trade over Human rights and wish to keep good relations with India however what is not clear, is why this plight has not been covered by UK's mainstream media. The mental torture continues everyday. 19/19 #FreeJaggiNow #JusticeforJaggi #scotdetained

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

2 years

I have stayed in Dumbarton with my family for the past 20+ years & received nothing but love from my Community here. These attacks will not divide us and this will be reflected on polling day. Thank you @jackiebmsp @AnasSarwar your support is always appreciated.

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Jackie Baillie

2 years

I have never been so angry. This leaflet is being put through letter boxes in Dumbarton. It is blatantly racist. Make no mistake this is a deliberate attack on Gurpreet Singh Johal, someone I am proud to call my friend, and the Labour candidate in the council elections 1/3

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2 years

My younger brother is facing a possible death sentence in India based on a tortured “confession”? After almost five years of inaction from the UK government, it's up to us to fight for his release. Write to your MP today. #FreeJaggiNow

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Write to your MP: Free Brit, Jagtar Singh Johal

Brit, Jagtar Singh Johal, was tortured into making a false confession in India. Add your name to bring him home > @reprieve

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

3 years

British Sikh ‘tortured’ in India after arrest must be freed, say MPs #FreeJaggiNow @piersmorgan @MartinJDocherty @sikhsinscotland @Reprieve @REDRESSTrust @amnesty @hrw @NilsMelzer @BarristerSecret @RaviSinghKA @jazzyb @TheScotsman @ranvir01 @adilray

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British Sikh 'tortured' in India after arrest must be freed, say MPs

Nearly 140 parliamentarians warn trumped-up charges could result in death penalty for Jagtar Singh Johal

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

Jagtar Singh Johal: British man in Indian jail faces death penalty @SikhPA @GMB @itvnews @MartinJDocherty @lisanandy @REDRESSTrust @Reprieve @Channel4News @BBCRajiniV @minkaur5 @monikaplaha @BalvinderITV @kapaterson #FreeJaggiNow #JusticeforJaggi

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Jagtar Singh Johal: British man in Indian jail faces death penalty

A British man tortured into confessing to a terrorist plot in India has appealed to the government to demand his release after learning that he could face the death penalty.Jagtar Singh Johal, 33,...

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

2 years

🧵: As 2022 comes to an end, 🇬🇧 national #JagtarSinghJohal continues to be arbitrarily detained & neglected by 🇬🇧 Gov for the past 1884 days. The fight & campaign continues into 2023. A look back into the 2022 revelations: 1/ #FreeJaggiNow #BringJaggiHome

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

2 years

I am delighted that the people of Dumbarton have elected me as their Cllr to represent them for the next 5 years. Thank you for putting your trust in @DavidMcBride18 & I, @ScottishLabour & I will not let you down. 🙏🏾

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

1 year

BREAKING NEWS: SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DISMISSES NIA APPEAL TO QUASH HIGH COURT ORDER GRANTING BAIL!! Thank you to Advocate Baswant and Advocate Farasat along with their whole legal team. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

2 years

BREAKING: Jaggi pleads NOT GUILTY to three cases he has been formally charged on. (Five cases still pending formal charges). Jaggi appeared in person for his 190th Pre Trial Preliminary hearing in Delhi. He has been formally charged on 3 of the 8 cases. 1/2 #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

3 years

Today, Sunday 13 June 2021 marks: 1318 days of wrongful imprisonment 1318 days of torture & abuse 1318 days of human rights breach 1318 days of injustice 1318 days of arbitrary detention No evidence. No conviction. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

When farmers When farmers demand water demand rights #FarmersProtest #IStandWithFarmers #FarmersBill2020 #DelhiChalo

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

2 years

BREAKING: Jaggi has been granted bail in a 3rd case by Panjab & Haryana High Court in NIA case of Amit Arora. Unfortunately Jaggi will not be released until he has secured bail in the other 7 cases pending against him. This is a major step in the right direction #FreeJaggiNow

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#FreeJaggiNow

2 years

MAJOR CASE UPDATE A short while ago Jaggi was granted bail in the attempted murder case of Amit Arora at the Punjab & Haryana High Court. @manjhpur @MartinJDocherty @Reprieve @SikhPA @kapaterson @sikhsiyasat @AlexWEllis @trussliz @DavidLammy @SikhFedUK @amaanbali #FreeJaggiNow

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4 years

Today, Saturday 30 January 2021 marks: 1184 days of wrongful imprisonment 1184 days of torture & abuse 1184 days of human rights breach 1184 days of injustice 1184 days of arbtriary detention. No evidence. No conviction. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

BREAKING NEWS: Jaggi was unlawfully remanded to Delhi Police for interrogation on 07.01.2021 the defence team submitted a petition against the 14 day remand & have been successful. Jaggi was presented in person today in Delhi & is currently being returned to Jail. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

Message from Jaggi to the Sangat. Jaggi was allowed to call yesterday morning. After 358 days we got to hear his voice. #FreeJaggiNow @SikhPA @MartinJDocherty @PreetKGillMP @sikhsiyasat @SikhFedUK @manjhpur @kapaterson @kapaterson @KatieHunterBBC @FreeJaggiNow @ameliagentleman

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

5 months

7 years ago my family celebrated Vaisakhi in 🇮🇳, for the last 6 years, 🇬🇧 national #JagtarSinghJohal has been arbitrarily detained in 🇮🇳, due to your Government & for failing to stand up for his rights, will you make that right & bring him home? #FreeJaggiNow #HappyVaisakhi

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5 months

Prime Minister @RishiSunak wishes Sikhs in the UK and around the world happiness, peace and prosperity this Vaisakhi.

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

covered. #FreeJaggiNow was started in the UK. The @UKinIndia were left red-faced. Jagtar was presented on 14 Nov at which point he told his lawyer he had been subjected to inhumane and third degree torture by @PunjabPoliceInd the courts were advised of this, but ignored. 8/19

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

Whilst many will be able to celebrate Christmas with their families & there are many who will not, please spare a thought for those we have lost in 2020 & their families. There are many separated from their families whilst detained abroad. 1/3

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

bungle him into a van and drive off, leaving his wife and cousin in the middle of a busy road, screaming for help, police complaints made in India to no joy, I am called first thing in the morning and cannot believe what I've been told. I pick up the phone to the @FCO 2/19

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

2 years

Today, Saturday 20 August 2022 marks: 1751 days of wrongful imprisonment 1751 days of torture & abuse 1751 days of human rights breach 1751 days of injustice 1751 days of arbitrary detention No evidence. No conviction. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

3 years

In 2022, I will not stop campaigning for the release of my brother #JagtarSinghJohal despite being let down by the 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 government for the past 1520 days. Together with Waheguru Ji's & Sangat's (community) support we will bring Jaggi back home. 🙏🏽 #FreeJaggiNow #BringJaggiHome

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

2 years

“Kidnapped. Tortured. And left to rot in a hellish Indian jail. Will this Scots chef ever see justice?” @emmacowing of the Scottish Daily Mail covers Jaggi’s plight in an exclusive feature over two pages. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

BREAKING NEWS: Delhi Police have arrested Jaggi on a new false case after 1161 days of his imprisonment. The judge at Patiala House, New Delhi has granted 14 days remand. We are concerned about Jaggi's safety whilst in interrogation. @AlexWEllis @MartinJDocherty #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

3 years

@rolandsatchell @PamanSingh Hi Roland, the concept of Vand Ke Chakho (share your wealth) with those in need, has been embedded in Sikhism by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru. To date, this concept continues and will do to spread the Guru's message.

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

Today, Monday 15 February 2021 marks: 1200 days of wrongful imprisonment 1200 days of torture & abuse 1200 days of human rights breach 1200 days of injustice 1200 days of arbitrary detention. No evidence. No conviction. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

2 years

UN: No legal basis for Jagtar Singh Johal's detention in India UN WGAD corroborates what the @FreeJaggiNow has been saying from day one. @trussliz I am still waiting for you to meet me and @MartinJDocherty

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UN group: No legal basis for Jagtar Singh Johal's detention in India

Human rights investigators say Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, should be released immediately.

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

I want to thank everyone who has arranged & taken part in the twitter storms. It has really made a huge difference as I have been contacted by non-Sikhs & they are asking how they can help. Also, sikhs who were silent before are now reaching out and asking how they can help. 1/2

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

3 years

Modi has landed in city where 🇬🇧 national #JagtarSinghJohal is born, almost 4 years ago, 🇮🇳 abducted & subject #FreeJaggiNow to 3rd degree torture & mistreatment, they continue to arbitrarily detain him without formal charges, will 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 & 🇬🇧 be his voice and call for his release?

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Narendra Modi

3 years

Landed in Glasgow. Will be joining the @COP26 Summit, where I look forward to working with other world leaders on mitigating climate change and articulating India’s efforts in this regard.

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3 years

Today, Sunday 16 January 2022 marks: 1535 days of wrongful imprisonment 1535 days of torture & abuse 1535 days of human rights breach 1535 days of injustice 1535 days of arbitrary detention No evidence. No conviction. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

has been breached with the continued detention without being formally charged. The mental torture continues.The Indian Authorities have longed this case out &failed to formally charge him. The UK Government have failed to take the "extreme action" promised by @RoryStewartUK 15/19

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

Today, Friday 15 January 2021 marks: 1169 days of wrongful imprisonment 1169 days of torture & abuse 1169 days of human rights breach 1169 days of injustice No evidence. No conviction. #FreeJaggiNow

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4 years

as I believed my brother had been kidnapped. The FCO tell me they will inform their colleagues in @UKinIndia to make enquires. As the day develops, family members are told that he has been taken to a police station, upon checking there, he is not there. 3/19

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

which was made whilst Jagtar was being interrogated, although there was nothing incriminating in the video. His right to a fair trial breached. So far the Indians have breached his Art 3 and 6 of the ECHR and he has yet to be formally charged on the serious allegations 10/19

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

3 years

Today, Tuesday 28 December 2021 marks: 1516 days of wrongful imprisonment 1516 days of torture & abuse 1516 days of human rights breach 1516 days of injustice 1516 days of arbitrary detention No evidence. No conviction. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

ਆਗੀਆਂ ਗੁਰੂ ਦੀਆਂ ਲਾਡਲੀਆਂ ਫੌਜਾ ਦਿੱਲੀਏ ਤੇਰੀ ਖੈਰ ਨੀ ਹੁਣ ਤਾਂਗੁਰੂ ਕੀ ਲਾਡਲੀ ਫ਼ੌਜ ਦਿੱਲੀ ਵੱਲ ਕੂਚ ਕਰ ਚੁੱਕੀ ਹੈ, 2 ਹਜ਼ਾਰ ਘੋੜੇ ਅਤੇ ਵੀਹ ਹਜ਼ਾਰ ਦੇ ਕਰੀਬ ਨਿਹੰਗ ਸਿੰਘ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਤੋਂ ਦਿੱਲੀ ਵੱਲ ਰਵਾਨਾ🚩. @jazzyb @RaviSinghKA #IStandWithFarmers #KisanKiBaat #GuruNanakDevJi

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

100's of clients over the years, I question myself about why my brother's Human rights are being breached & why Human Rights orgs have stayed quiet on his situation. Despite this I will continue to advocate for Jagtar until he is back home in the Scotland. 18/19

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

3 years

Today, Sunday 06 June 2021 marks: 1311 days of wrongful imprisonment 1311 days of torture & abuse 1311 days of human rights breach 1311 days of injustice 1311 days of arbitrary detention No evidence. No conviction. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

3 years

Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji De Gurpurab Diya Sareyan Nu Lakh Lakh Vadhaiyan ⚔️ May Waheguru bless you and your family with happiness and good health 💙

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

10 months

It is not only #Diwali it is also #BandiChhorDivas . 🇬🇧 national #JagtarSinghJohal has been arbitrarily detained in 🇮🇳 for the last 2200 days. Did Rishi call for my brother’s release and did you confirm when he will be released & returned to the 🇬🇧? #FreeJaggiNow

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Dr. S. Jaishankar

10 months

Delighted to call on Prime Minister @RishiSunak on #Diwali Day. Conveyed the best wishes of PM @narendramodi . India and UK are actively engaged in reframing the relationship for contemporary times. Thank Mr. and Mrs. Sunak for their warm reception and gracious hospitality.

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

2 years

On 19 November 2017, Diljit raised awareness world wide, tomorrow Diljit will be in Jaggi’s birth city. Nearly 5 years on, Jaggi remains arbitrarily detained, Tusi kalnu vi Jaggi di awaz baunega? 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

pronounced guilty of criminal offences by @capt_amarinder in an open press conference as a result I am forced to leave the country, due to potential consequences on me, this being the hardest decision of my life, leaving my younger bro in an unknown place. 6/19

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

@PunjabPoliceInd advise to go to court in the morning with a lawyer. I find a lawyer in India to attend, my sister in law is then told to attend the police station in the morning, she attends with family to be told he is not there, meanwhile in court the police seek custody 4/19

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

10 months

Was given a warm welcome by @UKBorder , apparently there was “something” wrong with my passport & further “investigations” were required 🙃 After the “investigation” passport was returned with no reasonable explanation. 🤷🏽‍♂️

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

1 year

Breaking news: Jagtar’s solicitor Advocate Jaspal Manjhpur has been detained by Panjab Police. As matters deteriorate in Panjab it is concerning that he has been detained for providing free legal advice to families whose members have been detained. #AmritpalSingh #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

the judge grants 5 days for interrogation, when any British national is detained in another country, they are required to advise the @FCO they didn't do this, the FCO had no information. I booked an emergency flight to India in the morning. On 7th November my brother is 5/19

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

To date no independent examination has been carried out. Despite calls from the @REDRESSTrust @IRCT @NilsMelzer @theresa_may @RoryStewartUK @MarkFieldUK @MartinJDocherty @tariqahmadbt @BorisJohnson . In order to silence @FreeJaggiNow an "alleged confession" video was released 9/19

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

3 years

Today, Thursday 04 November 2021 marks: FOUR YEARS OF UNJUST HEARTACHE ! 1462 days of wrongful imprisonment 1462 days of torture & abuse 1462 days of human rights breach 1462 days of injustice 1462 days of arbitrary detention No evidence. No conviction. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

2 years

1/2, Seeing Jagtar's words in his writing it feels like he's in the room with us. We miss him so much. To all those campaigning for his release, I hope you are as moved by this note as we are. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

Today, Saturday 09 January 2021 marks: 1163 days of wrongful imprisonment 1163 days of torture & abuse 1163 days of human rights breach 1163 days of injustice No evidence. No conviction. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

After careful consideration with the family, I decided to stand for West Scotland Regional list. I request West Scotland members @scottishlabour to vote me as 1st preference for the forthcoming Scottish Parliament elections. for more info.

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

The investigating officer has confirmed there is no evidence against him, despite this after 46 Trial hearings the case continues. The more serious allegations, to date, 977 days later he is yet to be formally charged on eight of the NIA cases. His right to a family life 14/19

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

🇬🇧 national #JagtarSinghJohal has been arbitrarily detained by 🇮🇳 for the last 3 years. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 gov hiding behind 🇬🇧 gov & 🇬🇧 gov hiding behind 🇮🇳. But when you have the blessings of Waheguru Ji & Sangata, no one can wipe away the smile of my brothers face. @SikhPA #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

He is due to appear in court on the 10th, whilst two solicitors & senior Consular services were present at court, Jagtar was secretly presented and the judge granted a further 4 days remand. Eye witnesses advise Jagtar was carried into court and held up whilst his face was 7/19

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

2 years

Rishi, did you call for the immediate release & return of arbitrarily detained 🇬🇧 national #JagtarSinghJohal ? Renowned Human Rights Lawyer, Gareth Pierce called for Jagtar’s release and sent a clear message to you last night. #FreeJaggiNow

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Rishi Sunak

2 years

United by friendship एक मज़बूत दोस्ती 🇬🇧🇮🇳 @NarendraModi

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

3 years

Just left England, feeling immensely proud of the Sikh Kaum & Khalsa Panth, the unity, the pyaar today was electrifying. I am glad my 3 🇬🇧 brothers & their families can sleep in peace tonight as the prosecution dropped the extradition Degh Tegh Fateh Panth Ji Jeet #WestMidlands3

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

3 years

Just left Glasgow to stand in solidarity with our 3 🇬🇧 brothers whom 🇮🇳 want extradited. There is already one Jaggi arbitrarily detained, let's make sure there isn't another 3. Yesterday it was @FreeJaggiNow today it's the #WestMidlands3 , tomorrow it could be YOU. 👇🏽🙏🏽👇🏽

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

3 years

Today, Thursday 14 October 2021 marks: 1441 days of wrongful imprisonment 1441 days of torture & abuse 1441 days of human rights breach 1441 days of injustice 1441 days of arbitrary detention No evidence. No conviction. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

@NicolaSturgeon has failed to meet the family or reassure the family she is doing everything she can to ensure the UK government do not fail its British citizen & ensure there is transparency, due process & openness. Despite Jagtar being British/Scottish he has been failed 16/19

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

With the Grace of Waheguru Ji & the sangat's ardassa, the immigration judge has allowed Jaggi's wife's appeal. @dduheric_co , a family friend has done an exceptional job and I cannot thank him enough with his continued support. Now we need to bring Jaggi home! #FreeJaggiNow

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#FreeJaggiNow

4 years

BREAKING NEWS!! IMMIGRATION JUDGE GRANTS JAGGI’S WIFE LEAVE TO REMAIN IN THE UK!! More information to follow in video update. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

2 years

Today, Tuesday 23 August 2022 marks: 1754 days of wrongful imprisonment 1754 days of torture & abuse 1754 days of human rights breach 1754 days of injustice 1754 days of arbitrary detention No evidence. No conviction. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

3 years

Today, Monday 23 August 2021 marks: 1389 days of wrongful imprisonment 1389 days of torture & abuse 1389 days of human rights breach 1389 days of injustice 1389 days of arbitrary detention No evidence. No conviction. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

Today, Saturday 19 December 2020 marks: 1142 days of wrongful imprisonment 1142 days of torture & abuse 1142 days of human rights breach 1142 days of injustice no evidence. no conviction. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

🇮🇳 propoganda has failed, their media has failed & the Government has failed the #Farmers . 3 years ago when 🇮🇳 didn't know how to respond to @FreeJaggiNow they reverted to propoganda, with an "alleged confession" video. This time they didn't succeed. Proud to be #Farmers son. 👇🏽

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

2 years

Boris, have you secured the release of arbitrarily detained 🇬🇧 national #JagtarSinghJohal ? #FreeJaggiNow

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Narendra Modi

2 years

Glad to interact with PM @BorisJohnson .

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

made against him. The cases were taken from Punjab police by the @NIA_India due to the alleged gravity. Therefore they further interrogated him and tried to make him a state witness or confess to the offences otherwise will be kept in prison for a long time. 11/19

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

2 years

Today, Wednesday 02 November 2022 marks: 1825 days of wrongful imprisonment 1825 days of torture & abuse 1825 days of human rights breach 1825 days of injustice 1825 days of arbitrary detention No evidence. No conviction. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

3 years

Today, Monday 18 October 2021 marks: Jaggi's 4th wedding anniversary 1445 days of wrongful imprisonment 1445 days of torture & abuse 1445 days of human rights breach 1445 days of injustice 1445 days of arbitrary detention No evidence. No conviction. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

I've attended many tribunal hearings as a legal representative, 2moro I will be attending my 1st hearing as a witness for Jaggi's wife to remain in 🇬🇧. @BorisJohnson @DominicRaab have failed Jaggi in 🇮🇳 & his wife in the 🇬🇧. The added strain @ukhomeoffice could have avoided. 1/2

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

3 years

Today, Friday 19 March 2021 marks: Jaggi's nephew's 8th birthday. 1232 days of wrongful imprisonment 1232 days of torture & abuse 1232 days of human rights breach 1232 days of injustice 1232 days of arbitrary detention. No evidence. No conviction. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

Today, Thursday 21 January 2021 marks: 1175 days of wrongful imprisonment 1175 days of torture & abuse 1175 days of human rights breach 1175 days of injustice No evidence. No conviction. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

Jagtar was transferred to Delhi, Tihar jail in May 2019 and the proceedings have moved at a snails pace. With constant adjournments and the NIA failing to provide the defence with relevant prosecution witness statements. One of the less serious cases is at Trial. 13/19

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

by the UK and Scottish government. Jagtar has appeared in 130 Pre-Trial Preliminary Hearings, 175 Hearings in total. This is just a snapshot of what the family have endured over the last 977 days. As a solicitor in Scotland, who has advocated for the Human Rights of over 17/19

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

BREAKING NEWS With the Grace of Waheguru Ji & the ardassa of the sangat. High Court grants Jaggi bail in 1 of 9 cases.The fight continues as he requires to secure bail in 8 other cases to be released. It is now more important for your MP to attend the virtual lobby. #FreeJaggiNow

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4 years

BREAKING NEWS!!!!!! High Court grants Jaggi bail in 1 of 9 cases. Jaggi will not be released as a result of this grant as he requires to secure bail in the other 8 cases. Jaggi has been granted bail in the case he was abducted by the Punjab police on 4th Nov 2017. #FreeJaggiNow

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

2 years

Update: The official #FreeJaggiNow campaign twitter account has been unsuspended following a further review. It is not clear why the account was permanently suspended, but at least it will be back within the next 24-48 hours. Thank you all for your support. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

2 years

@elonmusk Christmas gift to the #FreeJaggiNow campaign this morning. It is not clear what @Twitter rules have been broken, as the account has only provided factual information re 🇬🇧 national #JagtarSinghJohal ’s arbitrary detention. Elon, can you please explain?

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Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal

4 years

Jagtar has been arrested in 10 cases, one is kept by Punjab Police, one he has been acquitted of as there was no merit to the charges. Eight are with the NIA. Six of them in Delhi and two in Punjab. @NIA_India filed a petition to @indSupremeCourt to transfer Jagtar to Delhi 12/19

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