Nepali citizen Amrit Jha remains in Iranian prison despite government claims of release

Kathmandu. It has been revealed that Nepali citizen Amrit Jha, who was arrested in Iran, remains in prison.

This information came to light after a conversation with his sister, Puja Jha, today. Puja told Rato Pati, 'My brother called me today and said that he is still in prison.'

The Government of Nepal had officially announced that Amrit had been released. She stated that she does not know why the government lied, but Amrit informed her that he is still in jail and that lawyers are continuing their investigation there.

A few days ago, Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal had announced via social media that Amrit had been released.

Minister Khanal had stated that the ministry had received informal information through the Nepali Honorary Consul General in Tehran that a local Iranian court had ordered Amrit's release.

The ministry's statement mentioned that preparations were underway to obtain detailed information on the order and to complete the necessary procedures to bring Jha back to Nepal, noting that efforts were being continued through the Nepali Honorary Consul General in Tehran and the Nepali Embassy in Doha.

However, even two days after that announcement, Amrit had not been in contact with his family. The family had been happy upon hearing the news, but grew anxious again when Amrit failed to make contact. Today, his sister confirmed that Amrit remains in custody in Iran.