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Three Indian nationals from Punjab are missing in Iran, prompting active engagement between India's Ministry of External Affairs and Iranian authorities. According to the spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, daily communications are maintained with Tehran to assure the trio's safety and expedite their return. The families are kept informed about diplomatic efforts, as the Indian Embassy seeks immediate cooperation from Iran. Initial reports suggest a concerning situation, involving a potential kidnapping by an agent promising transit to Australia, with demands for ransom emerging.

Key Points: India Seeks Iran's Aid to Find Missing Punjabi Nationals

  • Three Indians from Punjab missing in Iran since May 1
  • MEA in daily contact with Iranian officials
  • Indian Embassy pressing for swift resolution and safety
  • Families informed on latest diplomatic efforts
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In touch with authorities in Iran to locate missing Indian men: MEA

India liaises with Tehran to locate three missing Punjabis, assuring families of safety and cooperation.

"We are in touch with the Iranian authorities to locate them, ensure their safety and security, and facilitate their eventual return home. - Randhir Jaiswal, MEA Spokesperson"

Tehran/New Delhi, May 29

India on Thursday said that it remains in touch with the authorities in Tehran for locating three Indian nationals who have gone missing in Iran.

"The three Indian nationals who had landed there some time ago are missing. We are in touch with the Iranian authorities to locate them, ensure their safety and security, and facilitate their eventual return home. We are in daily contact with the authorities there and are receiving good cooperation from the Iranian side. We are also in touch with the families of the missing people and extending all possible help," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated during a weekly media briefing in New Delhi.

All three missing Indians hail from Punjab and have been identified as Jaspal Singh, Hushanpreet Singh and Amritpal Singh. They all went missing on May 1, shortly after landing in Tehran, authorities have informed.

"Family members of three Indian citizens have informed the Embassy of India that their relatives are missing after having travelled to Iran. The Embassy has strongly taken up this matter with the Iranian authorities and requested that the missing Indians should be urgently traced and their safety should be ensured. We are also keeping the family members regularly updated of the efforts being made by the Embassy," the Indian Embassy in Iran said in a statement on Wednesday.

According to reports, an agent in Punjab had promised the three men to send them to Australia via the Dubai-Iran route. He had reportedly also assured them that they will be provided a stay in Iran. But the trio was kidnapped soon after landing in Iran on May 1. Families of the missing men have claimed that the kidnappers are demanding a ransom of Rs one crore and calls have been made from Pakistani numbers.

India has in the past issued travel Advisory for Iran, advising all Indian nationals traveling to the country to exercise due caution, maintain contact with the Embassy of India in Tehran and the Indian Consulates.

- IANS

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Rajiv K.
This is really concerning. Our Punjabis brothers being trapped like this shows how human trafficking networks operate. The government must take strict action against these illegal agents who promise moon and stars to innocent people. Hope MEA brings them back safely soon. 🙏
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Priya M.
Why are people still falling for these illegal immigration promises? Australia via Iran? Seriously? We need more awareness campaigns in Punjab villages about legal migration routes. But first, let's pray for their safe return.
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Amit S.
The Pakistan angle is worrying. If calls are coming from Pak numbers, our agencies should investigate if this is another cross-border criminal operation. Iran should cooperate fully given our good relations.
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Sunita R.
Heart goes out to the families. Can't imagine their anxiety. The government should also punish these agents strictly - they're worse than predators exploiting people's dreams. #BringThemHome
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Vikram J.
While MEA is doing good work, we need better systems to track Indians abroad. Maybe a mandatory registration app when traveling to sensitive countries? This happens too often.
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Neha T.
The 1 crore ransom demand shows how valuable Indian lives have become for these criminals. Hope Iranian authorities take swift action - their security agencies are quite capable. Let's trust the process.

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