Actor Celina Jaitly has approached the Delhi High Court seeking assistance to secure the release of her brother, Maj (Retd) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, who has been detained in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, since September 6, 2024. Justice Sachin Datta heard her plea and issued notice to the Ministry of External Affairs, directing officials to appoint a nodal officer to coordinate communication between the family and UAE authorities. Vikrant, who retired from the armed forces in 2016, was running a cybersecurity firm in Dubai with his wife. The incident occurred when he went shopping with his wife at Emirates Mall, Abu Dhabi. He was reportedly taken away by two individuals in the parking lot. Celina remained unable to contact him for 22 days before learning of his detention. The court has asked the government to file a status report before the next hearing on December 4.
Court Appoints Officer to Facilitate Communication
Justice Sachin Datta, hearing the petition filed by Celina Jaitly through advocate Raghav Kacker, appointed a nodal officer to provide legal assistance and facilitate contact between Celina and Vikrant. The officer will coordinate communication with authorities in the UAE through diplomatic channels. Advocate Raghav Kacker explained that once Celina establishes contact with her brother, they will learn the full details of his detention and file a separate writ petition based on his statement. The court has directed the Ministry of External Affairs to submit a status report before the next hearing scheduled for December 4. Celina expressed gratitude to the Indian judiciary and faith in the government, emphasizing that her brother, who suffers from lifelong injuries from Special Forces duty, deserves the nation's support for his safe return.
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