Kidnapped in Iran: Punjab Youths Duped by Agent, Crores Demanded as Ransom

International News: Three youths of Punjab have been mysteriously kidnapped in Iran. These youths are residents of Hoshiarpur, Sangrur and SBS Nagar. Initially, he was given a work permit and sending him to Australia, but the reality turned out to be something else. The youths were sent to Iran by deception, from where they have now lost contact. The kidnappers have demanded heavy ransom from his family from 55 lakh to 1 crore rupees.

Family members say that the agent who took money to send the youth abroad is still absconding. Information about the kidnapping of youths has not been received from May 1. The family has requested immediate help from the Punjab and the Central Government.

Three youths from Punjab — residents of Sangrur, SBS Nagar, and Hoshiarpur — have been kidnapped in Iran since May 1. They were en route to Australia on work permits via Delhi but were taken to Iran instead. Kidnappers are demanding ₹55 lakh to ₹1 crore in ransom. The agent… pic.twitter.com/XpPSKJNnGW

— Akashdeep Thind (@thind_akashdeep) May 28, 2025

Indian embassy react to fierce kidnapping in Tehran

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has made a strong appeal to the Iranian officials regarding this serious matter. The embassy has clarified that the families of the three Indian citizens have reported their disappearance. The embassy is constantly trying to find out the youth as soon as possible and their safety is ensured. The embassy is constantly aware of the family members and cooperation between the two countries is going on.

The search for the agent sending abroad continues to be trapped in fraud

Family members of the youth of Punjab are also telling that the agent recovered huge amount in the name of going abroad and later escaped. Local administration and central agencies are investigating the matter so that the youth can be brought back safely.

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— India in Iran (@India_in_Iran) May 28, 2025

What is the matter?

• The three youths were rushed to Iran on the pretext of sending Australia on the basis of work permits.
• He was not found from May 1.
• The kidnappers demanded a ransom of crores from the family.
• Agent absconding, family upset.
• Indian Embassy active in Iran, in case investigation.