US EditionIran Says It Is Investigating 'Missing' Indian Nationals en Route to Australia
- Three Indian nationals from Punjab went missing in Tehran on May 1, 2025, while en route to Australia.
- The men were allegedly deceived by agents promising legal travel and jobs in Australia via Iran, where they disappeared shortly after arrival.
- Families reported the men were kidnapped, hands tied, and appeared with bruises in videos while abductors demanded a ransom of around 5 million rupees.
- The Iranian Consular Affairs Department coordinates with judicial authorities and the Indian Embassy in Tehran to trace the missing men, while advising caution against illegal travel agents.
- India is actively engaging with Iranian officials and keeping families informed as investigations continue without confirmed location or return of the men.
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In touch with authorities in Iran to locate missing Indian men: MEA
Tehran/New Delhi: India on Thursday, May 29, said that it remains in touch with the authorities in Tehran for locating three Indian nationals who have gone missing in Iran. “The three Indian nationals who had landed there some time ago are missing. We are in touch with the Iranian authorities to locate them, ensure their safety and security, and facilitate their eventual return home. We are in daily contact with the authorities there and are rec…
"Case Being Followed Up": Iran On 3 Indians Missing In 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 India is being kept informed about the developmen
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