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First Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- First Post
Is Pakistan behind kidnapping of three Indians in Iran?
India is probing the involvement of Pakistan and its ISI in the abduction of three Indians in Iran after the families of the victims received ransom calls from Pakistani phone number read more India is investigating the role of Pakistan and its spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in the abduction of three Indians in Iran. According to a report by The Economic Times, the probe began after the families of the Indian nationals received calls from a Pakistani phone number. The three Indians who have been abducted in Iran are from Punjab's Sangrur, Hoshiarpur and SBS Nagar. The sources close to the matter told ET that they went missing in Iran and the authorities are making efforts to trace them 'urgently'. The three abductees have been identified as Hushanpreet Singh (Sangrur), Jaspal Singh (SBS Nagar) and Amritpal Singh (Hoshiarpur). STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The three Indian nationals went missing on May 1 after they landed in Tehran. Sources close to the matter told ET that ISI might be trying to prove that the Indians were involved in 'espionage' in Pakistan. Indian embassy issued a statement Meanwhile, the Indian embassy in Tehran also issued a statement on the matter. '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 be urgently traced and their safety should be ensured,' the Indian embassy in Iran recently said in a statement. The embassy noted that it is 'keeping the family members regularly updated' on the efforts being made by it in the case. Meanwhile, a report from The Financial Express noted that these three men had been lured by an agent in Punjab who promised to send them to Australia through a route that passed via Dubai and Iran. The agent was based in Hoshiarpur and is currently untraceable. What is also concerning is the fact that this is the second case in the past year involving Indian nationals going missing in Iran. In the past, Iranian authorities have urged Indians to be cautious while travelling abroad and not fall prey to illegal agents and trafficking networks.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Pak role in kidnapping of 3 Indians in Iran? India probes
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel India is probing Pakistan's role in the kidnapping of three Indians in Iran as the families of the abductees received ransom calls from Pakistani phone families of the three Indians, who recently went missing in Iran, have received ransom calls from Pakistani phone numbers, raising suspicion of Pakistani spy agency ISI's hand in the incident, ET has Indians - from Punjab's Sangrur, Hoshiarpur and SBS Nagar - went missing in Iran and efforts are on to trace them "urgently", according to sources. They have been identified as Hushanpreet Singh (Sangrur), Jaspal Singh (SBS Nagar) and Amritpal Singh (Hoshiarpur). They all went missing on May 1 after landing in Tehran. Sources alleged that ISI will try to prove that these three Indians were involved in "espionage" in Pakistan."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," the Indian embassy in Iran recently said in a embassy said that it is "keeping the family members regularly updated" of the efforts being made by agent in Punjab had promised the three men that they would be sent to Australia via the Dubai-Iran route. The government is also probing if the agent had any links with the Pakistan government, it has been learnt. The agent from Hoshiarpur who sent the men to Iran is reportedly missing."The case concerning the disappearance of three Indian nationals is being followed up by the Consular Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran in coordination with the relevant judicial authorities. The Embassy of the Republic of India in Tehran is also being kept informed of the proceedings within the judicial system of the Islamic Republic of Iran through coordination with the Consular Affairs Department," the Iranian embassy in New Delhi said in a post on X on also urged Indians to apply caution while travelling to other countries and not fall prey to illegal agencies. This is the second case of Indians who went missing in Iran over the past one year.
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Business Standard
Mystery deepens over 3 missing Indians in Iran;Embassy warns of trafficking
The Iranian Embassy in India on Thursday informed that the disappearance of three Indian nationals in Iran is being actively investigated by Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Consular Affairs Department, in close coordination with the country's judicial authorities. The Embassy of India in Tehran is being kept fully informed about the progress of the case through continuous coordination with Iranian officials. 'The case concerning the disappearance of three Indian nationals is being followed up by the Consular Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran in coordination with the relevant judicial authorities, Iran's Embassy in India posted on X. Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Iran has acknowledged that the families of the missing Indian nationals have reported their disappearance after travelling to Iran. 'Family members of three Indian citizens have informed the Embassy of India that their relatives are missing after having travelled to Iran. The Embassy had 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 on the efforts being made by the Embassy,' the Embassy of India in Tehran, said in a statement. Both embassies emphasise their commitment to working together closely to ensure a swift and safe resolution to the case. What is the disappearance case? The three Indian nationals—identified as Hushanpreet Singh from Sangrur, Jaspal Singh from SBS Nagar, and Amritpal Singh from Hoshiarpur—went missing shortly after arriving in Tehran on May 1. According to reports, an agent based in Punjab had promised to help them reach Australia via the Dubai-Iran route, assuring them of accommodation during their stay in Iran. However, soon after their arrival in Iran, the three men were reportedly abducted. Their families claim that the kidnappers demanded a ransom of ₹1 crore and threatened to kill the men if the payment was not made. The relatives alleged that the kidnappers shared pictures and videos showing the men with their hands bound by ropes and visible cuts and bruises on their bodies. The families said they were able to communicate with the men during the initial days following the abduction, but contact was lost after May 11. The agent from Hoshiarpur who facilitated their travel is reportedly missing, and an FIR was registered against him on May 16.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"Indians Strongly Advised Not To...": Iran After 3 From Punjab Go Missing
Tehran: Iran on Thursday said that the case of three Indian nationals, who have gone missing in Tehran, is being followed up by its foreign ministry in coordination with the relevant judicial authorities, and New Delhi is being kept informed about all developments in the matter. The remarks came after the Indian mission in Tehran urged the authorities to trace the missing Indian nationals and ensure their safety. "The case concerning the disappearance of three Indian nationals is being followed up by the Consular Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran in coordination with the relevant judicial authorities. The Embassy of the Republic of India in Tehran is also being kept informed of the proceedings within the judicial system of the Islamic Republic of Iran through coordination with the Consular Affairs Department," the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi said in a post on X. The case concerning the disappearance of three Indian nationals is being followed up by the Consular Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran in coordination with the relevant judicial authorities. The Embassy of the Republic of India… — Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) May 29, 2025 Iran also urged Indians to apply caution while travelling to other countries and not fall prey to illegal agencies. "Given the nature of this incident, Indian citizens are strongly advised not to be deceived by the promises of unauthorised individuals or illegal Indian agencies offering travel to other countries," it added. What's The Case The three Indians--identified as Hushanpreet Singh (Sangrur), Jaspal Singh (SBS Nagar) and Amritpal Singh (Hoshiarpur)--went missing soon after landing in Tehran on May 1. Per reports, an agent in Punjab had promised to send them to Australia via the Dubai-Iran route. He reportedly assured them that they would be provided a stay in Iran. But soon after they landed in Iran on May 1, they were reportedly kidnapped. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of Rs 1 crore, according to the victims' families. Kidnappers threatened to kill the men if money was not sent, the relatives said. They also alleged that kidnappers have shared the pictures and videos of the men with them, showing their hands tied by ropes with cuts and bruising marks on their bodies. The families said that they were able to speak with these men during the first few days after their alleged kidnapping, but they have not been able to connect with them since May 11. The agent from Hoshiarpur who sent the men abroad is reportedly missing. An FIR against the agent was filed on May 16. Delhi Raises Issue With Tehran The grieving families approached the Embassy of India to report their kidnapping and request that it ensure their safe return. "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," the Indian Embassy said in a statement. The Embassy added that it is "keeping the family members regularly updated" of the efforts being made by it.
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First Post
5 days ago
- First Post
'You're strongly advised to not be deceived by agents': Iran on missing Indians in Tehran
A day after India said that three Indian nationals had gone missing in Iran, the Iranian Embassy in India has strongly advised Indians to not be deceived by travel agents. read more Days after the disappearance of three Indians in Tehran, the Embassy of Iran in India has warned against getting duped by agents. The Indian Embassy in Iran on Wednesday said that three Indians had gone missing in Iran and it had 'strongly' taken up the issue with the Iranian authorities. In a post on X, the Iranian Embassy on Thursday (May 29) said that 'Indian citizens are strongly advised not to be deceived by the promises of unauthorised individuals or illegal Indian agencies offering travel to other countries'. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The embassy further said, 'The case concerning the disappearance of three Indian nationals is being followed up by the Consular Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran in coordination with the relevant judicial authorities. The Embassy of the Republic of India in Tehran is also being kept informed of the proceedings within the judicial system of the Islamic Republic of Iran through coordination with the Consular Affairs Department.' The case concerning the disappearance of three Indian nationals is being followed up by the Consular Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran in coordination with the relevant judicial authorities. The Embassy of the Republic of India… — Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) May 29, 2025 While the embassy did not identify the missing Indians, NDTV reported that they are Hushanpreet Singh from Punjab's Sangrur, Jaspal Singh from Punjab's SBS Nagar, and Amritpal Singh from Punjab's Hoshiarpur. The report further said that they went missing on May 1 shortly after arriving in Iranian capital Tehran. Separately, India Today has reported Hushanpreet's mother as saying that her son was abducted in Iran. She said that he was duped by agents who took him to Iran after promising to take him to Australia on a work permit. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Once Hushanpreet arrived in Iran on what the agents said was a temporary stay, he was abducted, according to the mother. The report further quoted the mother as saying that abductors sent pictures and videos of the three men that show their hands tied by ropes with cuts and bruises on their bodies. She further said that abductors have demanded ransom for their release.
