India, March 23 -- An Indian national was detained by Qatari authorities in connection with an ongoing investigation in January this year. The Indian mission in the Gulf nation is providing all assistance to him.

Amit Gupta, a senior employee of Tech Mahindra, was detained by Qatari authorities on January 1. According to his father, the techie was detained by Qatar's state security.

The Indian embassy in Qatar said that it is aware of Gupta's detention, as reported by Hindustan Times.

"Our embassy continues to provide all possible assistance in the matter," a person familiar with the matter said, without giving details of the case or the charges against Gupta.

The embassy has been in touch with Gupta's family, his lawyer and Qatari au...