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PM Starmer Urged to Demand Jagtar Johal's Release

10/8/2025

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Story summary
  • Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged to press for Jagtar Singh Johal’s release during Modi talks.
  • Johal has been detained in India since 2017 on terrorism charges.
  • A United Nations panel ruled detention arbitrary; family says torture occurred.
  • His health is reportedly stable, but he endures mental strain.
  • UK tort claim alleges intelligence involvement; Johal acquitted but faces duplicate cases.