The Iranian Embassy is looking into the alarming case of three Indian men who went missing under suspicious circumstances in Tehran, where they were ostensibly en route to Australia for job opportunities.
Iran Launches Investigation into Disappearance of Three Indian Nationals
Iran Launches Investigation into Disappearance of Three Indian Nationals
The Iranian authorities are investigating the case of three Indians missing in Tehran after reportedly being lured into illegal immigration.
In a troubling incident, three Indian nationals believed to have been promised lucrative job offers in Australia have allegedly gone missing in Tehran, Iran. The Iranian Embassy in India has stated that it is probing the case and keeping Indian authorities updated on developments.
These men, all hailing from Punjab, had a stopover in Iran on May 1. According to their families, they were kidnapped by unknown assailants who are now demanding a ransom of roughly 5 million rupees (approximately $63,000). The Iranian Embassy has urged Indian citizens to avoid being misled by unauthorized agents offering illegal immigration routes.
The case has prompted both the Indian Embassy in Tehran and the families to take immediate action, with the Indian authorities requesting that the three missing men be located and their safety ensured. The families of the men have recounted how they engaged a travel agent, who charged exorbitant fees, to facilitate their migration plans.
Gurdeep Kaur shared the harrowing account of her 23-year-old son, Amritpal Singh. According to Kaur, they were informed that Amritpal's visa for Australia was approved, but he was then directed to board a flight to Iran instead. After arriving, Amritpal managed to contact his mother only to inform her he had been kidnapped. Shortly thereafter, all communication ceased.
Further distressing revelations came when Kaur and her family began receiving video calls from the alleged kidnappers, who displayed the injured men and demanded a ransom, initially set at 20 million rupees but later reduced to 5.4 million. The family has yet to pay any amount.
The local police in Punjab are currently investigating the travel agents involved and are conducting searches for the missing individuals. While no developments have emerged regarding the whereabouts of the men, the families remain in distress, with relatives of one of the missing men conducting inquiries for assistance.
This case sheds light on the broader issue of illegal immigration in India, where many, particularly from Punjab, seek opportunities abroad, often falling prey to unscrupulous travel agents. The Indian government has recently stepped up efforts to curb illegal immigration activities in response to reports of deported undocumented migrants.
The Indian Embassy continues to monitor the situation closely and has assured the families that all relevant information will be relayed as it unfolds.
These men, all hailing from Punjab, had a stopover in Iran on May 1. According to their families, they were kidnapped by unknown assailants who are now demanding a ransom of roughly 5 million rupees (approximately $63,000). The Iranian Embassy has urged Indian citizens to avoid being misled by unauthorized agents offering illegal immigration routes.
The case has prompted both the Indian Embassy in Tehran and the families to take immediate action, with the Indian authorities requesting that the three missing men be located and their safety ensured. The families of the men have recounted how they engaged a travel agent, who charged exorbitant fees, to facilitate their migration plans.
Gurdeep Kaur shared the harrowing account of her 23-year-old son, Amritpal Singh. According to Kaur, they were informed that Amritpal's visa for Australia was approved, but he was then directed to board a flight to Iran instead. After arriving, Amritpal managed to contact his mother only to inform her he had been kidnapped. Shortly thereafter, all communication ceased.
Further distressing revelations came when Kaur and her family began receiving video calls from the alleged kidnappers, who displayed the injured men and demanded a ransom, initially set at 20 million rupees but later reduced to 5.4 million. The family has yet to pay any amount.
The local police in Punjab are currently investigating the travel agents involved and are conducting searches for the missing individuals. While no developments have emerged regarding the whereabouts of the men, the families remain in distress, with relatives of one of the missing men conducting inquiries for assistance.
This case sheds light on the broader issue of illegal immigration in India, where many, particularly from Punjab, seek opportunities abroad, often falling prey to unscrupulous travel agents. The Indian government has recently stepped up efforts to curb illegal immigration activities in response to reports of deported undocumented migrants.
The Indian Embassy continues to monitor the situation closely and has assured the families that all relevant information will be relayed as it unfolds.
