Celina Jaitly Makes Emotional Appeal To PM Modi For Detained Brother: 'Please Bring Our Soldier Back'

In a poignant plea that has resonated across social media and political circles, Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly has directly appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in the case of her brother, Major (retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly. The former Indian Army Special Forces officer has been in detention in the United Arab Emirates since September 2024, leaving his family in a state of prolonged agony and legal uncertainty.

The case reached a critical turning point this week when the Delhi High Court stepped in. On Tuesday, the court directed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to facilitate legal representation for Major Vikrant by authorizing the UAE-based firm Almarri & Partners to take up his case pro bono. For Celina, this move

was a monumental victory after an 18-month struggle. She noted on social media that the court had finally “stepped in to restore a soldier’s right” and had given back her brother’s dignity.

Despite the court’s order to facilitate communication, Celina revealed in an emotional interview with India Today that she has been unable to speak with him. Her frustration stems from the lack of transparency regarding the charges. She questioned the delay in justice, stating, “A soldier of our country is in a foreign jail without prosecution. Why should we delay legal aid any further?” She pointed out that if he had committed a crime, a formal prosecution would have likely commenced by now.

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While legal wheels have begun to turn, Celina believes the complexity of the situation—which has been vaguely linked to “national security” by some reports—requires diplomatic weight. Drawing parallels to the successful return of Indian naval officers from Qatar, the actress reached out to the Prime Minister.

“My request to Modiji is to please bring this soldier back. He has given his entire youth to the nation. If he had done something wrong, there would have been a prosecution by now.” She emphasized that her brother, who served in the elite 3 Para Special Forces and received a COAS Commendation for Gallantry, deserves the full backing of the nation he once protected.

With the next court hearing scheduled for February 10, 2026, all eyes are now on the MEA to see how the diplomatic and legal support for the veteran will materialize. Celina remains steadfast, promising to “move mountains” to ensure her brother returns to Indian soil.