New Delhi, Nov 7 (UNI) The MEA said today that it is in touch with the UAE authorities over the detention of Major (retd) Vikrant Jaitly, a veteran of the elite 3 Para (Special Forces), and brother of Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly.

He is currently in detention in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under unclear circumstances.

The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at a briefing today:

“So on the case of Major Vikrant Jaitly, we are in touch with UAE authorities. Our embassy is seized of the matter. We have been making counsellor visits to him, and we have done so on four occasions.

“We are also in close touch with his family including his wife. As is natural, whenever there’s an Indian national who needs support, we are offering all possible assistance.

“On

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