🧵 :
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
🚨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🧵
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
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
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/
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
🧵:
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
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.
🙏🏾
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
@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.
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
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
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
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?
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 💙
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
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.
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
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
@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
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.
🤷🏽♂️
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
🇬🇧 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
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
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
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
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.
👇🏽🙏🏽👇🏽
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
@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
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
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
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
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
🇮🇳 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. 👇🏽
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@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?
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