New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday confirmed that India is in touch with with the UAE authorities on the case of Major Vikram Jaitly, the brother of actor Celina Jaitly, who has been detained for more than a year.

"On the case of Major Vikram Jaitly, we are in touch with UAE authorities. Our embassy is seized of the matter. We have been making consular visits to him, and we have done so on four occasions," said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

Stating that the government is in close touch with Major Vikram's family, including his wife, Jaiswal added, "We are also, as is natural whenever there's an Indian national who needs support, we are offering all possible assistance."

On Monday, the Delhi High C...