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Libya denies kidnapping, says Indian family detained for illegal migration
An Indian family was reported to have been kidnapped in Libya, but the Libyan government says they were actually caught trying to enter Europe illegally.
The family was stopped by security and taken care of by a local Libyan family while arrangements were made to send them back to India.
The Libyan government clarified that no kidnapping took place and asked people to stop spreading false information.
The family had traveled from India to Dubai and then to Libya, where they were detained.
The initial reports in India claimed a ransom was demanded, but the Libyan government says this was not true.
Libya's government denies kidnapping claims, stating the Indian family was detained for illegal migration.
The family was stopped by security in Libya while attempting to travel to Europe illegally.
A local Libyan family provided accommodation and basic support during the detention.
Initial reports in India claimed the family was kidnapped and a ₹2 crore ransom was demanded.
The Libyan government worked with security teams to repatriate the family safely and legally.
- Who
- An Indian family consisting of Kismatsinh Chavda, his wife Heenaben, and their 3-year-old daughter Devanshi
- What
- Detained for attempting irregular migration, not kidnapped as initially reported
- Where
- Libya, en route to Portugal from India
- When
- Detained in late November, clarification issued on 22nd December 2025
- Why
- Attempted to migrate to Europe illegally, according to Libyan authorities
Key facts
- Family Members
- Kismatsinh Chavda, Heenaben, and their 3-year-old daughter Devanshi
- Origin
- Badalpura village, Mehsana district, Gujarat, India
- Destination
- Portugal
- Ransom Demand
- ₹2 crore
- Travel Route
- Ahmedabad to Dubai to Benghazi, Libya
- Date of Travel
- 29th November
- Date of Clarification
- 22nd December
- Libyan Ministry Involved
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Sources
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