Celina Jaitly has penned an emotional note regarding her brother, Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, who has been detained in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since September 2024. The Bollywood actress and former Miss India's brother, a retired army officer, has been in custody for over 14 months, reportedly due to alleged national security concerns.

Jaitly's legal team has argued that his extended detention without proper access to lawyers or regular contact with family members violates basic human rights. She has appealed to the Indian government for assistance in bringing her brother home.

The Delhi High Court has directed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to provide legal assistance to Major Jaitly and facilitate communication between him and his family. The court has also requested a status report on the government's efforts to assist him.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the Indian government is providing all possible help to Major Jaitly and is in contact with UAE authorities regarding his case. The Indian embassy has made consular visits to him on four occasions and is in close contact with his family, including his wife.

Vikrant Jaitly, a former paratrooper from the Indian Army's elite 3 Para Special Forces, is a fourth-generation soldier who also served on a UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. He has been residing in the UAE since 2016 and was employed with the MATITI Group, a trading, consultancy, and risk management firm.

Celina Jaitly claimed that her brother was "illegally abducted" from outside the Mall of the Emirates on September 6, 2024, by men in plain clothes. The circumstances surrounding his arrest remain unclear. Despite repeated requests, no information has been shared about the charges against him or the status of the investigation.

In an Instagram post, Jaitly expressed her faith in the Indian government to bring her brother home safely. She wrote, "After an arduous 14 months, I have finally reached the light at the end of the dark tunnel. You fought for us, bhai, now it's time for us to stand behind you". She also called on the government to safeguard Indian soldiers abroad, stating that "Indian soldiers continue to be targeted for reasons unknown".

The next hearing in the case is scheduled for December 4, 2025, and a detailed status report on Major Vikrant's situation must be submitted by then.