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Punjab Police uses Jagtar Singh Jaggi to target Jagmeet Singh NDP

Punjab government has once again targeted Canadian Sikh politician Jagmeet Singh. Referring to Jagmeet Singh's tweet Punjab police denied allegations of torture of Jagtar Singh Jaggi.

Dal Khalsa UK leader Bhai Manmohan Singh Passed Away

Dal Khalsa UK leader Bhai Manmohan Singh passed away today. Dal Khalsa spokesperson Bhai Kanwarpal Singh told Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) that Bhai Manmohan Singh died this morning at a hospital in London.

Punjabi Singer Diljit Dosanjh says: Saddened over Reports of Torture of Jagtar Singh Jaggi

Punjabi singer turned actor Diljit Dosanjh today expressed his concerns about reports of torture of Jagtar Singh Jaggi, a Scottish citizen arrested by Punjab police.

Police Remand of Jagtar Singh Jaggi and Jimmy Singh extended for 5 more Days

Arrested UK citizen Jagtar Singh Jaggi and Jimmy Singh was presented before a duty magistrate in Ludhiana and their remand extended for 5 more days.

Indian High Commissioner and Consulate General Face Massive protest in Melbourne Jagtar Singh Jaggi’s Torture

Indian High Commissioner and Consulate General of India yesterday faced strong protest by Sikh Sangat during their visit to a Gudwara Sahib in Tarneit area of Victoria state in Australia.

Canadian Politicians Also Concerned Over Torture of UK Sikh Citizen Jagtar Singh Jaggi in India

Canadian politicians have jointed concerns over reports of torture of arrested UK citizen Jagtar Singh Johal aka Jaggi by Punjab police in India.

Ludhiana Police Gets Remand of UK Citizen Jagtar Singh Jaggi for 2 Days

Arrested UK Citizen Jagtar Singh Johal alias Jaggi was presented by Ludhiana police in the evening before a duty magistrate in Ludhiana in FIR No. 218/17 (PS Salem Tabri).

After Baghapurana, Now Ludhiana police want Remand of UK citizen Jagtar Singh Jaggi

Soon after the Baghapurana police brought UK citizen Jagtar Singh Johal @ Jaggi to Faridkot jail, his custody was taken by Ludhiana police. Jagtar Singh Jaggi, who was on police remand with Baghapurana police since November 4, was committed to judicial custody today.

Jagtar Singh Jaggi’s plea for Medical Examination by Board dismissed; Lawyer expresses Dissatisfaction

A court of judicial magistrate at Baghapurana today dismissed the application seeking medical examination of arrested UK citizen from a medical board consisting at least 3 medical experts and doctors to verify the allegations of torture.

UK Citizen Jagtar Singh Johal @ Jaggi sent to Jail under Judicial Custody till Nov. 30

Scottish citizen Jagtar Singh Johal alias Jaggi was sent to jail on judicial remand by a Bhaghapurana court after his police remand ended.

Harminder Singh Mintoo and Dharminder Gugni sent to Judicial custody; Court Appearance of Jagtar Singh Jaggi and another awaited

The Baghapurana police today presented Harminder Singh Minttoo and Dharminder Singh Grewal alias Gugni before a local magistrate at Baghapurana court complex Duo were taken on police remand after being brought from Maximum Security Jail, Nabha.

#FreeJaggiNow Campaign Gets Support in Punjab; Youth Hold Peaceful Demonstration at Amritsar

A campaign seeking release of arrested Scottish citizen in Punjab received response in Punjab. Around three dozen youth held a peaceful demonstration in Amritsar seeking release of Jagtar Singh Johal.

Sikh body urges Amnesty, UNHRC to take notice of custodial Torture of Scottish citizen in Punjab

Alleging that torture is practiced systematically in police stations and interrogation centres throughout Punjab, the European chapter of the Dal Khalsa today strongly criticised the state police for inflicting custodial torture on Scottish citizen Jagtar Singh Johal.

Kharar MLA Kanwar Sandhu Doubts Police Claims About Arrested UK Citizen Jagtar Singh Jaggi

Senior AAP leader and Kharar MLA, Kanwar Sandhu has expressed doubts over the veracity of police claims of the involvement of Jagtar Singh Johal alias Jaggi in Punjab cases.

Relative and Lawyer of Jagtar Singh Jaggi (UK) Updates about his Arrest, Detention and Torture [Video Update]

Arrested UK citizen Jagtar Singh Johal alias Jaggi was produced in the court of Pushpinder Singh, Sub Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Baghapurana today, who extended his police remand for 3 more days.

UK: MPs Write to British Foreign Secretary About Arrest and Detention of Jagtar Singh Johal by Punjab Police

British Sikh MP Preet Kaur Gil has written a letter to British Foreign Secretary expressing her deep concerns over the recent arrest of a UK citizen Jagatr Singh Johal alias 'Jaggi' by Punjab police.

UK Citizen Jagtar Singh Jaggi Allegedly Tortured in Punjab Police Custody; Lawyer Seeks Medical Examination; Remand Extended for 3 more days

Arrested UK citizen Jagtar Singh Johal alias Jaggi was produced in the court of Pushpinder Singh, Sub Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Baghapurana today, who extended his police remand for 3 more days.

Recent Arrests by Punjab Police: Baghapurana/Moga Police Skips Relevant FIR from Online Resource

Punjab police have recently arrested five persons, including a UK Sikh citizen and all of them are arrested in FIR No. 193/16 registered at police station Baghapurana.

British Sikhs set to increase Political Pressure Against Arrest and Detention of Scottish Sikh by Indian Police

Members of Parliament return to Westminster tomorrow after a short recess and many will be hearing from British Sikhs concerned about the serious predicament of Jagtar Singh Johal a 30-year old Sikh from Dumbarton being held in jail in India.

Statement From The Family of Jagtar Singh Johal – UK citizen arrested by Indian police

The family of Jagtar Singh Johal, a UK Sikh citizen arrested by Punjab police on November 4 from Rama Mandi in Jalandhar has issued a written statement.

Netizens Express Solidarity with UK Citizen Jagtar Singh Johal (Jaggi) Arrested by Punjab Police; Seek Release with hashtag #FreeJaggiNow

Chandigarh: Many social media users took to Twitter last evening to express solidarity with Jagtar Singh Johal alias Jaggi, a UK citizen arrested by Punjab police from Jalandhar on November 4. Punjab police has announced to book him various high-profile cases. Maintaining that Jagtar Singh was falsely implicated by the Punjab police, various social media users tweeted […]

With Recent Arrests, Previously Declared ‘Staged’ Attack on Shiv Sena Leaders Turns ‘Real’ for Punjab Police

Taking a sharp U-turn the Punjab police have claimed that an attack on a Shiv Sena leader in February last year was real and not staged as the police had declared it earlier.

Police Remand of UK Citizen Extended Till Nov. 14; British Authorities Could Not Meet Him

Police remand of UK citizen Jagtar Singh Johal was extended till Nov. 14 by a duty magistrate in Moga. The police was to present Jagtar Singh before a regular magistrate in Baghapurana but the police presented him before a duty magistrate in Moga after the Bagharpurana magistrate went on leave.

Sikh Federation UK Raises Concern about Arrest and Detention of Scottish Sikh man by Indian police

Sikh Federation UK, a UK based Sikh group, has raised serious concerns about arrest and detention of a UK citizen Jagtar Singh Johal.

Relatives Claim Jagtar Singh UK Falsely Framed in Jagdish Gagneja and Other Cases

Relatives of British citizen Jagtar Singh have asserted that he is falsely implicated by the Punjab police various cases including the killings of RSS activists in Punjab.

Punjab Police Claims Sultan Masih and Dera Followers’ Killings Cases also Solved; DGP Says Proof present to link Arrested persons with these Cases

The Punjab police today claimed that the cases related to killing of Christian pastor Sultan Masih and two followers of Dera Sauda Sirsa were also solved with recent arrests.

CM Amarinder Singh and Punjab Police claim to solve cases of killings of Hindu leaders; 2 from UK among 4 Arrested

Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh and Punjab police chief Suresh Arora today maintained that the state police solved cases related to alleged target killings of Hindu leaders, including RSS leader Jagdish Gagneja. Notably, investigation of Jagdish Gagneja's killing was handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Visiting UK Citizen Arrested from Jalandhar by Baghapurana Police; Police Remand for 5 Days

A UK citizen was arrested by Punjab police from Jalandhar yesterday who was presented before a Baghapurana court today. The court sent him on 5 days of police remand.

Pickup from Delhi Airport, Sikh Youth Returning from UK booked in UAPA case; On police remand till Nov. 6

A Sikh youth who was withheld at by Indian immigration authorities at Indira Gandhi International Airport at New Delhi on October 31 upon his arrival from England, is with the Baghapurana police on police remand till November 6.

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson challenged with the release of the ‘Sacrificing Sikhs’ report

Just before Boris Johnson entered the Grimond Room to give evidence to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee yesterday he was ‘served’ with a copy of the Sacrificing Sikhs report produced by the Sikh Federation (UK) that was officially released half an hour later.

Sikh Federation UK Releases Report “Sacrificing Sikhs”; Seeks Investigation into British Role in June 1984 Ghallughara

Based on declassified secret documents Sacrificing Sikhs report, released by Sikh Federation UK, exposes Margaret Thatcher led UK government role in June 1984 attack by Indian Army on Sikhs.

Sikh Youth Returning from UK Withheld at Delhi Airport; Handed Over to Punjab Police, says Kin

Taljit Singh of Jammu was withheld by Indian immigration authorities at Indira Gandhi International Airport at New Delhi earlier today.

1984 Amritsar Massacre Report To Expose Massive UK Government Cover Up

British government is covering up the full extent of Margaret Thatcher’s support for India’s crack down on Sikhs in 1984, a new report will say.

British Sikhs Move Step Closer To Get Separate Sikh Ethnic Tick Box For The 2021 Census

On 23 October the Sikh community moved a step closer to securing a separate Sikh ethnic tick box in the 2021 Census after the Office for National Statistics (ONS)

Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn Reaffirms Commitment on Sikh Issues: Sikh Council UK

Sikh Council UK said in a statement issued on Sunday (Oct. 22) that England's Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn has re-affirmed his personal commitment to the manifesto commitments made by the party on Sikh issues before the election.

Sikhs Experiencing Institutional Racism in Britain: Sikh Federation UK

Labour MP for Birmingham Edgbaston Preet Kaur Gill here on Tuesday and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for UK Sikhs challenged Amber Rudd,

British PM’s Race Audit silent on discrimination against Sikhs by public bodies

Sikh organisations consulted by the Cabinet Office are incensed at the failure to address data gaps and have declared the Prime Minister may have given the green light to public bodies to continue to discriminate against the minority Sikh community despite protection under race laws.

Pro-India media making Desperate Attempts to Undermine Sikh demand for Separate Identity Column in British Census: Sikh Federation UK

Days after publication of a media report in an English vernacular published from Chandigarh (India), the Sikh Federation UK - an organisation of Sikhs in England, has accused Indian media for making desperate attempts to undermine the Sikh demand for separate identity column in British census.

Around 100 UK MP’s Endorse Non-Indian Ethnic Identity Move Of Sikhs

Around 100 British MPs cutting across party lines have aligned with a Sikh organisation known as Sikh Federation UK to endorse and support the demand for separate coulmn for Sikhs in census.

Conservative MPs declare support for independent public inquiry on Thatcher involvement in 1984 Sikh Genocide: Sikh Federation UK

The 15th Sikh Federation (UK) National Sikh Convention at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Sedgley Street, Wolverhampton on September 17 was attended by Sikhs from across the UK and Europe.

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