NEW DELHI: A day after India said that three Indian citizens who have been reported missing after travelling to Iran, the Iranian Embassy in India has strongly advised Indians not to be deceived by travel agents.The Indian embassy in Iran on Wednesday informed that they have strongly take up the issue of reportedly missing persons, urging an immediate and thorough investigation into their whereabouts. Responding to the post, the Iranian embassy said that consular affairs department of the foreign affairs ministry of Iran are following the case. “The case concerning the disappearance of three Indian nationals is being followed up by the Consular Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran in coordination with the relevant judicial authorities,” the embassy said in a post on X on Thursday. ” The Embassy of the Republic of India in Tehran is also being kept informed of the proceedings within the judicial system of the Islamic Republic of Iran through coordination with the Consular Affairs Department. Given the nature of this incident, Indian citizens are strongly advised not to be deceived by the promises of unauthorized individuals or illegal Indian agencies offering travel to other countries,” it added. Earlier on Wednesday, Indian embassy in Tehran said that the family members of the missing individuals approached the mission with concerns about their relatives’ sudden disappearance. “Family members of 3 Indian citizens have informed the Embassy of India that their relatives are missing after having traveled to Iran,” the statement read.In response, the embassy has “strongly taken up the matter” with the Iranian government, urging an immediate and thorough investigation into their whereabouts.“While the identities of the missing individuals have not been disclosed at this time, officials assured that they are maintaining constant communication with the families and updating them on the developments.“We are also keeping the family members updated of the efforts being made by the Embassy,” it added.The Embassy has strongly taken up this matter with the Iranian authorities and requested that the missing Indians should be urgently traced and their safety ensured,” the statement read.
