What happened to Celina Jaitly's brother?

Celina Jaitly's brother, Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, an Indian Army officer, has been detained in the UAE since September 2024 over national security concerns.

How long has Celina Jaitly's brother been detained?

Celina Jaitly's brother has been detained in the UAE for over a year, since September 2024.

What is Celina Jaitly doing to help her brother?

Celina Jaitly has been pleading for the government's help to secure her brother's release and provide him with proper legal and medical assistance. A nodal officer has been appointed to facilitate communication and legal aid.

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Celina Jaitly Pleads for Brother Detained in UAE for Over a Year

10 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Celina Jaitly's brother, Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, detained in UAE since September 2024
Celina hasn't slept peacefully, constantly worrying about his well-being
Family seeks government's help to secure his release and provide legal/medical assistance

Celina Jaitly Pleads for Brother Detained in UAE for Over a Year

Celina Jaitly, the Bollywood actress, has been desperately pleading for the release of her brother, Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, an Indian Army officer who has been detained in the UAE since September 2024 over national security concerns. In an emotional Instagram post, Celina revealed that she hasn't slept peacefully for a single night, constantly worrying about her brother's well-being.

The family has now sought the government's help, with Celina's lawyer stating that a nodal officer has been appointed to facilitate communication between Celina and her brother, provide him with effective legal assistance, and keep the family updated on the case status. These steps are expected to help secure Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly's release and strengthen the ties between the UAE and India.