Amrit Jha still in Police Custody in Iran; Diplomatic Efforts Underway
▸ Part of: Nepal Foreign Ministry Pursues Impartial Hearing for Amrit Jha Detained in Iran
Diplomatic efforts are underway for an impartial hearing for Nepali citizen Amrit Jha, who is in police custody in Iran on charges of smuggling illegal goods. The Foreign Ministry stated that legal processes are being advanced for his repatriation, clarifying that an unofficial report of his release had caused confusion. Jha was arrested along with six other foreign nationals a month before tensions escalated between the US-Israel and Iran.
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