Release of Scot detained in India for nine years 'moment of joy and sorrow'

The release of Jagtar Singh Johal, a Scot detained in India for nine years, marked a "moment of joy and sorrow" for his family. Jagtar, from Dumbarton, was arrested in 2017 on alleged terrorism charges and held without conviction. On Thursday, the Delhi high court granted him bail, but it was only on Thursday morning that he was able to walk free.

His brother, Gurpreet Singh Johal, described the release as "a moment of joy but also of sorrow" due to the long wait. Gurpreet, a solicitor and councillor, criticized the UK Government for not doing enough and emphasized that public support was crucial in achieving this outcome. He urged the UK Government to take more action to bring Jagtar home.

Jagtar faces restrictive bail conditions, including surrendering his passport, while still being on trial in several cases that could lead to capital punishment.