Jagtar Singh Sohal has been arrested by the Punjab Police in India in connection with an alleged illegal arms case. He is accused of possessing unlicensed firearms and explosives, and his arrest has raised concerns among the Sikh community. It appears that his arrest may be politically motivated, as Sikh activists and lawyers have been creating awareness about the issue. The Sikh Federation UK has started a petition demanding his immediate release, and the British High Commission of India and the Foreign Office have been contacted regarding the case.
The 1984 anti-Sikh riots have left a deep-rooted impact on the Sikh community, and Jagtar Singh Sohal's arrest is yet another reminder of how vulnerable minority communities can be to state brutality. This incident highlights the need for greater protection of human rights and civil liberties for all citizens of India. .According to the Sikh Coalition: "Sikh rights have been violated in this case, including the right to religious freedom, right to life, and right to due process."This incident highlights the need for greater protection of human rights and civil liberties for all citizens of India. .According to the Sikh Coalition: "Sikh rights have been violated in this case, including the right to religious freedom, right to life, and right to due process."According to Mukulika Banerjee in The Guardian:
It has been reported that Jagtar Singh Sohal, a Sikh activist, was arrested by the Punjab Police in India on October 14th 2019. According to reports, he was arrested in connection with an alleged illegal arms case. He was reportedly taken into custody in connection with the alleged illegal arms case of 2015 in which he was accused of possessing unlicensed firearms and explosives. His arrest has raised concerns among the Sikh community, and Sikh activists and lawyers have been creating awareness about the issue. The Sikh Federation UK has started a petition demanding his immediate release. The British High Commission of India and the Foreign Office have been contacted regarding the case.
