Shocking Detention: Indian Tech Executive Amit Gupta Still Jailed in Qatar After 3 Months

Amit Gupta, a senior executive at Tech Mahindra, has been detained in Qatar since January 1, leaving his family in distress as they struggle to understand why. Taken by Qatari state security officials from a restaurant near his office, no charges have been disclosed against him. His father, JP Gupta, says their weekly five-minute phone calls are filled with tears, with Amit insisting he has done nothing wrong. Despite repeated pleas, neither the Qatari authorities nor the Indian government have provided clear answers.

Amit’s wife, Aakanksha Goyal, has reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to intervene, but no concrete action has been taken. His parents traveled to Doha and met him briefly, only to find him emotionally shattered. This case echoes past detentions of Indian nationals in Qatar, raising concerns about legal transparency. With his children waiting for their father’s return, his family holds onto hope, seeking justice and answers.

Shocking Detention: Indian Tech Executive Amit Gupta Still Jailed in Qatar After 3 Months

Each week, JP Gupta braces himself for a heartbreaking five-minute call from his son, Amit Gupta, a senior executive at Tech Mahindra who has been detained in Qatar since January 1. Nearly three months later, the family remains in the dark about the reasons behind his arrest. “He repeatedly says, ‘Dad, I’m innocent,’ before breaking into tears,” JP shares, his voice heavy with despair.

A Sudden Arrest Without Clarity

Amit, who has worked in Qatar since 2013 and oversees Tech Mahindra’s operations in Kuwait and Qatar, was taken by Qatari state security agents from a restaurant near his office on New Year’s Day. No formal charges or explanations have been provided, leaving his family in agonizing limbo. Tech Mahindra confirmed that it is supporting the family and liaising with Indian and Qatari authorities. While India’s foreign ministry has not issued an official statement, sources indicate that the embassy in Qatar is closely engaged with the case, maintaining contact with Amit’s family and legal team.

A Family’s Desperate Cry for Intervention

Amit’s wife, Aakanksha Goyal, has tirelessly sought government assistance, writing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office in February. Her letter highlighted Amit’s deteriorating mental state and pleaded for urgent intervention. Though acknowledged and forwarded to the foreign ministry, no concrete steps have followed. “We’ve begged for meetings with the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Jaishankar. Without their help, we fear nothing will change,” Aakanksha explains, her frustration palpable.

In a fleeting visit to Doha arranged by the Indian embassy, Amit’s parents met him briefly. “He hugged us, sobbing, insisting he’d done nothing wrong,” JP recounts, the memory still raw.

Echoes of Past Arrests

This case mirrors Qatar’s 2022 detention of eight former Indian naval officers, who were initially sentenced to death for alleged espionage before their release following intense diplomatic negotiations. While Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, visited India in February to reinforce diplomatic ties, Amit’s unresolved situation casts a shadow over these gestures of goodwill.

A Family Left in Anguish

Back home, Aakanksha struggles to answer her children’s questions. “Our son keeps asking when his father will return. He’s counting on Amit being home for his birthday in April,” she says, her voice trembling. The family clings to hope, but with each passing day, uncertainty grows.

As the Guptas await answers, their ordeal highlights the fragile plight of expatriates entangled in opaque legal systems and the urgent need for government intervention. For now, their lives remain suspended, tethered to a phone call that brings more pain than solace.