**Celina Jaitly's brother, Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, has been detained in the UAE since September 2024 over alleged national security concerns.** Celina has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court alleging that her brother was illegally abducted in Abu Dhabi and has been held for over 14 months without proper legal or medical assistance. She has struggled to obtain verified information on his status despite repeated efforts through the Indian Embassy, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and the government-run MADAD portal[1][2][6][7]. In response, the Delhi High Court has directed the Ministry of External Affairs to provide effective legal representation and medical aid for Major Vikrant and to appoint a nodal officer to facilitate communication between Celina and her brother. The court also sought a status report from the Central government within four weeks[2][3][5][6]. Celina emotionally appealed to the Indian government to intervene and bring her brother back, emphasizing that she is "just a soldier's sister" and the sole immediate family member. Major Vikrant Jaitly is a former Indian Army officer and special forces veteran who served on a UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon before moving to the UAE in 2016. His detention case details remain mostly undisclosed, with the Centre stating he was arrested in connection with an unspecified case in the UAE. Celina hopes this legal assistance will help secure his release and strengthen ties between India and the UAE[1][3][4][5][6][7]. Key points: - Detained since Sept 2024, alleged enforced disappearance followed by detention, no verified contact with family. - Delhi HC orders legal aid, medical assistance, and appointment of a nodal officer for communication. - Celina labels her brother a victim and appeals emotionally to the Indian government. - Major Vikrant is a retired special forces officer and fourth-generation soldier. - The case details remain confidential; the legal team awaits official updates from authorities. This ongoing legal and diplomatic battle is scheduled for further hearings, with the Delhi High Court actively monitoring government efforts to assist Major Vikrant[2][5][6].
Citations
1.https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/bollywood/why-celina-jaitly-s-brother-major-vikrant-was-detained-in-the-uae-full-timeline-explained-photo-gallery-13653310.html
2.https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/celina-jaitly-moves-delhi-high-court-for-government-help-in-brothers-uae-detention-case-court-asks-centre-to-step-in-2813261-2025-11-04
3.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/celina-jaitly-reacts-as-delhi-high-court-rules-on-army-officer-brother-major-vikrant-kumar-jaitly-detention-in-uae-101762244584757.html
4.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/celina-jaitly-details-battle-seeking-justice-for-brother-detained-in-uae-indian-soldiers-abroad-being-targeted-10344995/
5.https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/nightmare-for-me-celina-jaitly-on-brothers-detention-in-uae-welcomes-hc-order-101762250362656.html
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/celina-jaitly-appeals-to-indian-government-to-bring-back-her-brother-major-retd-vikrant-kumar-jaitly-detained-in-uae-im-not-celina-jaitly-right-now-im-just-a-soldiers-sister/articleshow/125097648.cms
7.https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment/bollywood/celina-jaitly-breaks-down-in-tell-all-interview-to-arnab-as-she-seeks-release-of-brother-detained-in-dubai
8.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/delhi-hc-intervenes-case-celina-jaitlys-brother-held-uae/
9.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8-sCTGWzaQ
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Citations
1.https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/bollywood/why-celina-jaitly-s-brother-major-vikrant-was-detained-in-the-uae-full-timeline-explained-photo-gallery-13653310.html
2.https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/celina-jaitly-moves-delhi-high-court-for-government-help-in-brothers-uae-detention-case-court-asks-centre-to-step-in-2813261-2025-11-04
3.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/celina-jaitly-reacts-as-delhi-high-court-rules-on-army-officer-brother-major-vikrant-kumar-jaitly-detention-in-uae-101762244584757.html
4.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/celina-jaitly-details-battle-seeking-justice-for-brother-detained-in-uae-indian-soldiers-abroad-being-targeted-10344995/
5.https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/nightmare-for-me-celina-jaitly-on-brothers-detention-in-uae-welcomes-hc-order-101762250362656.html
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/celina-jaitly-appeals-to-indian-government-to-bring-back-her-brother-major-retd-vikrant-kumar-jaitly-detained-in-uae-im-not-celina-jaitly-right-now-im-just-a-soldiers-sister/articleshow/125097648.cms
7.https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment/bollywood/celina-jaitly-breaks-down-in-tell-all-interview-to-arnab-as-she-seeks-release-of-brother-detained-in-dubai
8.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/delhi-hc-intervenes-case-celina-jaitlys-brother-held-uae/
9.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8-sCTGWzaQ
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