New Delhi, Nov 07: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said it is actively engaged with authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the detention of Retired Major Vikrant Jaitley, assuring that all consular assistance is being extended to him and his family.
Responding to media queries, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said: “We are seized of the matter related to Indian national Major Vikrant Jaitley. Consular officials from our Embassy in Abu Dhabi have obtained regular consular access and met him on four occasions. Our Embassy continues to extend all possible consular assistance to him. They are in touch with the family, including the wife of the detainee. As directed by the Delhi High Court, our Embassy is providing all possible assistance.”
The statement comes amid widespread media reports that Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly, sister of Major Jaitley, has secured a judicial directive from the Delhi High Court instructing the Indian government to ensure legal aid and direct communication with her brother. Major Vikrant Jaitley, a decorated former paratrooper, has reportedly been detained in the UAE since September 2024 on unspecified charges. His family alleges the detention amounts to an “illegal abduction.” The High Court’s order, following Celina Jaitly’s plea seeking contact and legal support for her brother, has prompted the MEA to appoint a dedicated officer to coordinate assistance and monitor the case closely.
