Dad, I'm Free! Ghaziabad Engineer Ketan Mehta Released from Iran Jail After 57 Days

• Merchant Navy engineer Ketan Mehta from Ghaziabad has been released from an Iranian jail after 57 days.
• He was arrested by the Iranian Coast Guard at Bandar Abbas Port on January 6, 2026, and held in a Tehran jail.
• His father, Mukesh Mehta, appealed to the Ministry of External Affairs and the Prime Minister for his safe return.
• The Indian Embassy facilitated contact with his family and advocated for his release in court.
• Ketan called his father on Holi, saying "Dad, I'm free," bringing immense relief to the family.