After the Delhi High Court directed authorities to ensure legal access for Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, who has been detained in the UAE since September last year, actress Celina Jaitly has shared an emotional note for her brother. The Bollywood star, who has been relentlessly fighting to bring him home, poured her heart out on social media.
Celina Jaitly’s for her brother
On Sunday, Celina took to Instagram to share a picture of her brother, Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, along with a deeply emotional message.She wrote, “#mybrotherandme : My Dumpy, I hope you’re ok, I hope you know I’m standing with you like a rock, I hope you know I haven’t slept a single night without crying for you, I hope you know I’d give up everything for you, I hope you know no one can ever come between us, I hope you know I left no stone unturned, I hope God will finally be kind to you & me my bhai… waiting for you.”Her post quickly went viral, with fans and well-wishers sending prayers and messages of strength to the actress.
MEA confirms multiple consular visits
Earlier, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that Indian consular officials have met Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly on four occasions, the most recent being in September 2025.Major Jaitly, a decorated Para Special Forces officer, has been detained in the United Arab Emirates for over 14 months on unspecified “national security” grounds. According to reports, the Indian Embassy in the UAE remains in close touch with his family and is “fully seized of the matter,” signalling ongoing diplomatic efforts.
A soldier’s story
Celina revealed that her brother was taken into custody in 2024 and remained untraceable for eight months. It was only after she filed a grievance on the Madad Portal that she learned of his transfer to a detention facility in Abu Dhabi.Her lawyer, Advocate Raghav Kacker, stated that Major Jaitly was detained outside the Mall of the Emirates by unidentified men in plain clothes, who allegedly forced him into an unmarked black vehicle. Though authorities later acknowledged his detention, legal access has remained restricted, citing national security concerns.Celina last heard from her brother on Raksha Bandhan in August 2024, after which communication was abruptly cut off.Describing him as a fourth-generation Army officer, she said he trained at the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering before volunteering for the elite Para Special Forces.“He’s a true patriot who has always put the nation before self. I just want him back in his country,” Celina said, voicing concern for his physical and mental well-being.
Delhi High Court’s directive
Last week, the Delhi High Court directed the Ministry of External Affairs to provide legal assistance to the former Army officer, filing a detailed status report within four weeks and appointing a nodal officer to oversee the case. The matter will next be heard on December 4.Celina hailed the verdict as a “ray of hope”, saying it had renewed her faith in justice after months of despair.
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