Iran Embassy Confirms Efforts To Trace 3 Missing Indians, Warns Against Fraud Travel Agents (image-X/VividInsaan)
Tehran, Iran: The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India on Monday issued a statement confirming that the case of three missing Indian nationals in Iran is being actively pursued by its Consular Affairs Department in coordination with Iranian judicial authorities. The embassy also urged Indian citizens not to fall prey to unauthorised travel agents and illegal immigration networks.
Three Indian men, identified as Hushanpreet Singh from Sangrur, Jaspal Singh from SBS Nagar, and Amritpal Singh from Hoshiarpur, reportedly went missing on May 1, shortly after landing in Tehran. According to their families, the trio had travelled to Iran based on assurances from a Punjab-based agent who promised to send them to Australia via the Dubai-Iran route.
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“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,” read the statement. It further added that the Embassy of India in Tehran is being kept “informed of the proceedings” and efforts to trace the missing individuals are underway.
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… https://t.co/Gs7elOjejL
— Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) May 29, 2025
After landing in Tehran, the men were allegedly kidnapped. Families of the victims claim that the kidnappers demanded a ransom of Rs 1 crore, sending them videos showing the men tied in yellow ropes, visibly injured and bleeding, and threatening to kill them if the money was not paid. Communication between the kidnapped men and their families reportedly occurred through the kidnappers’ phones.
Since May 11, there has been no contact between them.
The Indian Embassy in Tehran confirmed it has received information from the families and has taken up the matter “strongly” with Iranian authorities. “Given the nature of this incident, Indian citizens are strongly advised not to be deceived by the promises of unauthorized individuals or illegal Indian agencies offering travel to other countries.,” it said in a statement, adding that it is keeping family members “regularly updated” about the situation.
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Meanwhile, the travel agent who facilitated the trip, reportedly from Hoshiarpur, is also missing. An FIR was lodged against him on May 16.
