Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, brother of Bollywood actor Celina Jaitly, has been detained in the United Arab Emirates since September 2024 on alleged national security grounds. His detention followed what Celina Jaitly described as an illegal abduction, and he has been held for over 14 months with limited or no communication with his family in India[1][3]. Celina Jaitly has actively sought intervention from the Indian government and judiciary, approaching the Delhi High Court in 2025 to secure proper legal and medical assistance for her brother. She accused Indian authorities of inaction and requested the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to establish communication channels and provide updates on his status. The Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Central government, directing it to file a status report and appoint a nodal officer to handle the case, while also facilitating contact between Vikrant and Celina. The court scheduled further hearings, recognizing Celina as the sole immediate blood relative and ordering enhanced efforts to protect Vikrant's rights and well-being[1][2][3]. Celina described Vikrant as a victim of "enforced disappearance" for nine months before official detention and emphasized his distinguished military service, including receiving the COAS Commendation for Gallantry. She has expressed deep concern about the targeting of Indian soldiers abroad and continues to appeal to the Indian government to secure her brother's safe return[3][4]. The specific charges against Vikrant, the detailed circumstances of his detention, and the current status of legal proceedings in the UAE remain undisclosed publicly[1][5]. Celina's battle has involved emotional public appeals and legal advocacy, highlighting the challenges faced by Indian soldiers detained overseas under opaque conditions[6][7].
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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.ndtv.com/india-news/celina-jaitly-grateful-for-court-order-for-aid-to-brother-detained-in-uae-9573371
3.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/celina-jaitly-details-battle-seeking-justice-for-brother-detained-in-uae-indian-soldiers-abroad-being-targeted-10344995/
4.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
5.https://www.rediff.com/news/report/abducted-in-dubai-celina-jaitly-fights-for-brother/20251105.htm
6.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKPWHdwP05M
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
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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.ndtv.com/india-news/celina-jaitly-grateful-for-court-order-for-aid-to-brother-detained-in-uae-9573371
3.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/celina-jaitly-details-battle-seeking-justice-for-brother-detained-in-uae-indian-soldiers-abroad-being-targeted-10344995/
4.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
5.https://www.rediff.com/news/report/abducted-in-dubai-celina-jaitly-fights-for-brother/20251105.htm
6.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKPWHdwP05M
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
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