Singh

*64 MEMORANDUM **

Surjit Singh, a native and citizen of India, petitions for review of a final decision issued by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), affirming an Immigration Judge’s (IJ) denial of asylum, withholding of removal, and Convention Against Torture (CAT) protection. We deny the petition for review.

DISCUSSION

To establish his eligibility for asylum, Singh was required to prove he suffered past persecution or has a well-founded fear of future persecution. See Lolong v. Gonzales, 484 F.3d 1173, 1178 (9th Cir. 2007) (en banc). Withholding of removal required him to demonstrate it is more likely than not that he would be subjected to persecution if he returns to India. See Kohli v. Gonzales, 473 F.3d 1061, 1070 (9th Cir.2007). For CAT relief, Singh had to establish it is more likely than not he would be tortured with the acquiescence of the Indian government upon his return. See Muradin v. Gonzales, 494 F.3d 1208, 1210-11 (9th Cir.2007).

Singh contends he met these burdens because he was arrested, beaten and tortured by police as a result of his religion and his political activities. The IJ determined, however, that Singh was not a credible witness. We agree. The…