Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Celina Jaitly Honors Detained Brother on Army Day
Celina Jaitly, a former actor, shared a heartfelt message on Army Day about her brother, Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, who has been detained in Abu Dhabi for the past 14 months.
She talked about the sacrifices made by military families and shared a letter her brother wrote when he first joined the army.
The Delhi High Court has asked the government to provide a status report on her brother's case and has appointed a nodal officer to help.
Celina is also dealing with a domestic dispute with her husband, seeking compensation and maintenance.
Celina Jaitly shared an emotional message on Army Day about her brother Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, who has been detained in Abu Dhabi since September 2023.
She highlighted the sacrifices of military families, sharing a letter her brother wrote when he first joined the army.
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Central government to file a status report on Vikrant's detention within four weeks.
A nodal officer has been appointed to coordinate communication and assistance for Vikrant.
Celina is also involved in a domestic dispute with her husband, seeking Rs 100 crore in compensation and Rs 10 lakh per month as maintenance.
- Who
- Celina Jaitly and her brother Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly
- What
- Celina shared an emotional message on Army Day about her brother's detention in Abu Dhabi
- When
- The detention began in September 2023, and the message was shared on Army Day 2024
- Where
- Major Vikrant is detained in Abu Dhabi, and the legal proceedings are in Delhi High Court
- Why
- To honor her brother's service and highlight the sacrifices of military families, while also seeking legal and medical aid for her brother
- Celina Jaitly
- Former actor and beauty queen
- Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly
- Celina's brother, detained in Abu Dhabi since September 2023
- Detention Duration
- 14 months
- Legal Status
- Delhi High Court issued notice to Central government for status report
- Nodal Officer
- Appointed to coordinate communication and assistance for Vikrant
- Domestic Dispute
- Celina filed a domestic violence case against her husband, Peter Haag
- Compensation Sought
- Rs 100 crore and Rs 10 lakh per month as maintenance