Tehran: The three Indian nationals who went lacking in Iran final month have been rescued, the Iranian Embassy in India confirmed on Tuesday, citing native media studies from Tehran. Final week, India’s Ministry of Exterior Affairs (MEA) had said it was involved with Iranian authorities concerning the case. In a put up on X (previously Twitter), the Iranian Embassy said, “Three lacking Indian nationals have been rescued.” It added, “In response to native Iranian media, the police have positioned and freed the three Indians who had gone lacking in Iran.”
The three people—Husanpreet Singh from Sangrur, Jaspal Singh from SBS Nagar, and Amritpal Singh from Hoshiarpur—had arrived in Iran on Might 1. They had been reportedly touring via a neighborhood journey agent who had promised them employment alternatives in Australia. Nevertheless, quickly after reaching Tehran, their households alleged that that they had been kidnapped. The abductors reportedly demanded a ransom of ₹50 lakh (round USD 63,000), and even despatched movies and photographs of the victims in a sure and injured state to their households.
Appearing swiftly, Tehran police launched an operation within the Varamin district in southern Tehran. All three Indian nationals had been efficiently rescued, and the kidnapping gang was apprehended.
Indian Embassy’s Response
The Indian Embassy had taken up the case on Might 28 after receiving studies from the victims’ households. It promptly urged Iranian authorities to launch a right away and thorough investigation. On Might 29, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said throughout a press briefing, “We’re in day by day contact with the Iranian authorities and are receiving good cooperation. We’re additionally in contact with the households and offering them with all crucial help.”
An FIR has been filed towards a journey agent from Hoshiarpur believed to be linked to the case, who’s reportedly absconding. In response to authorities sources, the rescued Indian nationals will likely be repatriated quickly. The Indian Embassy is coordinating with Iranian officers to make sure their protected return.