Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Punjab Man Alleges Embassy Ignored Pleas During Saudi Jail Ordeal
Rajinderpal Singh is a man from Punjab who worked away from home for many years.
He spent nearly three years in a Saudi Arabian jail.
He said he was sentenced after drugs were allegedly found in goods on another truck traveling with his truck.
Three drivers were carrying goods for the same delivery.
Rajinderpal said the paperwork covered all three trucks together.
He said he and another driver were included in the case.
He also said the Indian Embassy did not give him enough help when he asked for assistance.
He returned to India on August 31 after spending nearly 10 years away from home.
Rajinderpal Singh returned to Punjab on August 31 after nearly three years in a Saudi Arabian jail.
He said he spent almost 10 years away from home, including time in Saudi Arabia.
Rajinderpal alleged that the Indian Embassy provided little help despite his repeated requests for assistance.
He said he remained imprisoned for about 15 months after completing his 18-month sentence.
He said the case began after allegedly objectionable drugs were found in goods carried by another truck in the same delivery convoy.
- Who
- Rajinderpal Singh, a resident of Tarn Taran district, and another truck driver from Amritsar were involved in the case.
- What
- Rajinderpal alleged that he received little assistance from the Indian Embassy during and after his Saudi Arabian imprisonment.
- When
- He returned to India on August 31 and said he spent nearly three years in jail, including about 15 months beyond his 18-month sentence.
- Where
- The imprisonment occurred in Saudi Arabia; Rajinderpal returned to Punjab, India.
- Why
- He said the case arose after allegedly objectionable drugs were recovered from goods transported in another truck whose delivery documents were combined with those for three trucks.
- Return date
- August 31
- Time away from home
- Nearly 10 years
- Time in Saudi jail
- Nearly three years
- Reported sentence
- 18 months
- Alleged additional detention
- About 15 months after completing the sentence
- Home region
- Tarn Taran district, Punjab
- Number of truck drivers
- Three drivers were transporting goods for the delivery