RIYADH/NEW DELHI (HRNW) : Diplomatic efforts have intensified as the Indian Embassy in Riyadh and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) coordinate to address the detention of prominent spiritual leader Mufti Asjad Raza Khan Qadri. Following high-level representations from religious organizations in Bareilly and Mumbai, the Indian mission in Saudi Arabia has formally engaged with Saudi authorities to clarify the circumstances surrounding the scholar’s custody.
As of March 11, 2026, diplomatic sources confirm that a formal request for Consular Access has been moved to allow embassy officials to meet with the Mufti and ensure his well-being. While the Saudi Ministry of Interior has yet to issue an official statement regarding the specific nature of the inquiry, it is understood that such administrative procedures are often part of standard verification processes for foreign nationals. In India, the MEA is reportedly in constant communication with the Indian Embassy to facilitate a swift resolution, while followers worldwide await further clarity on the safe return of the “guest of the Holy Land.”
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