- By Swati Singh
- Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:59 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Actress Celina Jaitly's brother Maj (Retd) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly has been detained under unclear circumstances in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) since September 6, 2024. Celina is pinning hopes on Delhi High Court for the release of her brother. Justice Sachin Datta, hearing the plea filed by Celina Jaitly, has issued a notice to the Ministry of External Affairs. Datta has asked officials to appoint a nodal officer for a proper communication between the family and authorities in the UAE.
Celina took to her Instagram handle and penned an emotional note. She wrote, "Standing for a Soldier:A Ray of Hope from the Delhi High Court in the Case of Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly. I write this from the gates of the esteemed Delhi High Court with immense gratitude, as after an arduous 14 months I have finally reached the light at the end of the dark tunnel. I have just exited the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi, where my writ petition regarding my brother Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly was heard in open court."
"Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sachin Datta issued notice in my petition & directed the Government to file a status report. He also appointed a nodal officer for coordinating all assistance & facilitating contact in the matter of my brother Major (Retd) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, Veteran Indian Army, Infantry, 3 Para, Special Forces, who has been a victim of an enforced disappearance for 9 months followed by detainment. You fought for us, bhai, now it’s time for us to stand behind you," she further added.
Celina said, "For one year I have searched for answers for you. Now, I continue my prayers to our respected government to fight for you, to bring you back safely. My government, the only entity I trust, is the Government of India, & I know they will do everything to protect this 4th-generation soldier, son, grandson & great-grandson of war veterans, who has given his everything, his entire youth, in the service of our nation, holder of the COAS Commendation for Gallantry."
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She noted, "Indian soldiers abroad continue to be targeted for reasons unknown, I pray to my government for their help & protection for our defenders. I continue to stand with my brother & for myself as I navigate this test that God has put our way."