British Sikh activist granted bail after nearly nine years in Indian detention
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Jagtar Singh Johal, a British Sikh activist, has been granted bail by a Delhi court after nearly nine years in Indian detention without a conviction. Johal was arrested in 2017 in Punjab, India, on allegations of involvement with the Khalistan Liberation Force, a group accused of carrying out targeted killings in the region. According to The Guardian, he was arrested for allegedly funding the group. Deutsche Welle reported that Johal has been held for over eight years without being convicted. The court's decision comes after prolonged legal proceedings. The bail grant marks a significant development in his case, though no trial has yet taken place. Meanwhile, India made a change in its delegation for the Asian Games opening ceremony over a missing kit. The case highlights ongoing legal and diplomatic issues involving Sikh activists in India.
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