Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Kashmiri Healthcare Worker Freed in Saudi Arabia
A Kashmiri healthcare worker named Amjad Ali was detained in Saudi Arabia for almost three months after posting a condolence message on Facebook for the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader.
He was taken from his workplace and held without clear charges.
His family and the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) sought help from the Indian government.
The Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Riyadh intervened, ensuring Amjad had legal representation and pressing for his release.
Amjad was finally released and returned home to his family in Baramulla.
The JKSA thanked the government for their timely intervention and praised the media for highlighting the case.
Amjad Ali, a Kashmiri healthcare worker, was detained in Saudi Arabia for a Facebook condolence post.
He was held for nearly three months without clear charges, causing anxiety for his family.
The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) sought diplomatic intervention from the Indian government.
The Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Riyadh intervened, securing Amjad's release.
Amjad was released on June 25, 2026, and returned home to Baramulla.
- Who
- Amjad Ali, a Kashmiri healthcare worker
- What
- Detention in Saudi Arabia for a Facebook condolence post
- When
- Detained in March 2026, released on June 25, 2026
- Where
- Dammam, Saudi Arabia
- Why
- For expressing condolences on Facebook for the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader
Government and Diplomatic Support
Family and Community Concerns
Role of Government Intervention
Government and Diplomatic Support
The Government of India and the Ministry of External Affairs played a crucial role in securing Amjad Ali's release through diplomatic efforts and consular access.
Family and Community Concerns
The family and community felt deep anxiety and distress due to the lack of communication and clarity about Amjad's legal status during his detention.
- Name
- Amjad Ali
- Occupation
- Healthcare professional
- Location of Detention
- Dammam, Saudi Arabia
- Duration of Detention
- Nearly three months
- Reason for Detention
- Facebook condolence post for Iran’s Supreme Leader
- Date of Release
- June 25, 2026
- Intervening Body
- Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA)
- Government Intervention
- Ministry of External Affairs and Indian Embassy in Riyadh