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Nepal Foreign Ministry Pursues Impartial Hearing for Amrit Jha Detained in Iran

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Nepal's Foreign Ministry is actively engaged in diplomatic efforts to ensure an impartial hearing for Nepali citizen Amrit Jha, who is currently in police custody in Iran on charges of smuggling illegal goods. The ministry has apologized for confusion caused by an unofficial report of his release, clarifying that his case is still under consideration by an Iranian court. Diplomatic channels are being utilized to facilitate all necessary legal processes for his repatriation.

  • Amrit Jha was arrested by Iranian security personnel on Qeshm Island in early January 2026, along with six other foreign nationals, prior to heightened Iran-US-Israel tensions.
  • An unofficial report of Jha's release was communicated on April 15 by Nepal's Honorary Consul in Iran to Nepal's Deputy Chief of Mission in Qatar, leading to a premature public statement by the Foreign Ministry.
  • The Iranian court has ordered the preparation of an expert report related to the smuggling charges, and the assigned panel is in the process of submitting its findings.
  • Jha's family has been kept informed of all developments through meetings with the Foreign Minister and other ministry officials.
  • The Foreign Ministry is working to advance legal processes for Jha's repatriation back to Nepal.

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