Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Punjab Men 'Rescued' in Iran Amidst Allegations of ISI Involvement
Three men from Punjab, hoping to reach Australia, were tricked by agents and kidnapped in Iran.
The agents promised visas and jobs, using a 10-rupee note as a guarantee.
The men's families were told to pay a large ransom.
The families suspect the involvement of a Pakistani ISI agent, and a police investigation is underway, including the arrest of multiple agents.
The men were promised travel via Dubai, and were shown fake visa copies.
The men were 'rescued' by local police.
Three men from Punjab were kidnapped in Iran while attempting to reach Australia illegally.
Agents promised visas and employment, demanding payment only upon arrival in Australia.
The agents used a 10-rupee note as a guarantee to the families.
The abductors demanded large sums of money, with allegations of ISI involvement.
Local police 'rescued' the men; investigations are ongoing, including allegations of a larger conspiracy.
- Who
- Amritpal Singh, Husanpreet Singh, and Jaspal Singh were kidnapped, with agents Dheeraj Atwal, Kamal Atwal, Sukhwinder Kumar, and Suresh implicated.
- What
- Three men from Punjab were kidnapped in Iran after being promised assistance in reaching Australia.
- When
- The kidnapping occurred in May 2024.
- Where
- The men were kidnapped in Iran, after being promised passage to Australia.
- Why
- The men were attempting to reach Australia, lured by agents promising visas and employment, and were subsequently kidnapped allegedly due to disputes over money.
Perspective of Conspiracy
Perspective of Exploitation
Alleged Conspiracy
Perspective of Conspiracy
The victims' families allege the involvement of Pakistani ISI agents, suggesting a larger conspiracy and demanding money in a Pakistani account.
Perspective of Exploitation
The agents are accused of exploitation and financial fraud, misleading the men with false promises of visas and jobs, demanding large sums of money.
- Victims
- Amritpal Singh, Husanpreet Singh, and Jaspal Singh
- Origin
- Punjab, India
- Destination
- Australia (intended)
- Location of Kidnapping
- Iran
- Agents Involved
- Dheeraj Atwal, Kamal Atwal, Sukhwinder Kumar, Suresh
- Demanded Ransom
- Rs 54 lakh
