Nepali citizen Amrit Jha remains in Iranian prison despite government claims of release
Summary
Nepali citizen Amrit Jha remains imprisoned in Iran despite government claims of his release, with ongoing legal proceedings underway.
Key Points
- Nepali citizen Amrit Jha is still in prison in Iran despite official announcements of his release.
- Amrit Jha's sister, Puja Jha, confirmed that Amrit called her saying he remains incarcerated.
- The Nepali government, particularly Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal, had announced Amrit's release based on information from the Nepali Honorary Consul General in Tehran.
- Efforts to understand the situation and bring Amrit back to Nepal continue through diplomatic channels including the Nepali Embassy in Doha and the Honorary Consul General in Tehran.
