New Delhi: India is fully supporting Amit Gupta, a citizen from Vadodara, Gujarat, who is currently held in Qatar due to allegations of data theft. This is part of an ongoing investigation, as reported by sources close to the situation.
Amit Gupta, who is a senior employee at the IT firm Tech Mahindra, was taken into custody by Qatari authorities on January 1, according to his mother, Pushpa Gupta. His father mentioned that Amit was detained by state security in Qatar.
The Indian embassy in Qatar is aware of Gupta’s situation and is monitoring the legal developments regarding his case. Gupta’s family maintains that he is innocent and has been wrongfully accused. They are urging for his swift release and have reached out to the Prime Minister’s Office for assistance.
One source stated, “Our embassy is providing all the support it can and is keeping close tabs on the case.” They have been in regular contact with both Gupta’s family and his legal representation.
Pushpa Gupta has traveled to Qatar and met with the Indian ambassador, who informed her that there has been no positive update regarding her son’s situation.
Local MP Hemang Joshi highlighted the distress faced by Gupta’s elderly parents, who have been seeking help. He confirmed that Amit has been on assignment in Qatar for Tech Mahindra for the past decade.
According to Joshi, security personnel in Qatar detained Gupta after a meal when he was leaving the venue. His parents’ attempts to visit him during their month-long stay in Qatar were unsuccessful.
This marks the second incident involving Indian nationals being detained in Qatar. In 2022, eight former Indian Navy officers were also detained and faced serious charges, although their sentences were later reduced, leading to their release in February 2024 at the order of the Qatari Emir.
