Overview
- Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly has been held in the UAE since September 6, 2024, with his lawyer alleging an abduction in an Abu Dhabi mall parking lot.
- The Delhi High Court on November 3 directed the Ministry of External Affairs to file a status report within four weeks and designated a nodal officer for communication and assistance.
- MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is engaging UAE authorities, has visited Jaitly consularly on four occasions, and is offering all possible assistance.
- Celina Jaitly posted an emotional message saying she has not slept a single night without crying and that she has left no stone unturned in seeking his return.
- Family filings note Jaitly is a 3 Para Special Forces veteran, a COAS Commendation for Gallantry recipient, and has worked in the UAE with the MATITI Group, with the next court hearing set for December 4, 2025.