Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 25 Jun: The Indian High Commission in London is stated to be closely monitoring the case of Uttarakhand resident Captain Ajay Pant, who is currently in judicial custody in the United Kingdom. This follows the intervention by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
The High Commission has provided detailed information to the Chief Minister, confirming that Pant is lodged at HMP Winchester. On 19 June 2026, the High Commission’s officials established contact with Captain Pant through the prison’s telephone facility, during which Pant stated that he was in good health and receiving medical care within the prison. He also confirmed that he remains in regular touch with his wife.
In its communication to the Chief Minister, the Indian High Commission in UK informed that the matter has been raised with the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to ensure timely consular assistance and full protection of Pant’s safety, health and rights. The High Commission is also maintaining regular contact with Pant’s wife, his employer Energeos Maritime Private Limited, his legal representatives and other parties. The company has assured legal support for Pant and necessary assistance for his family.
It may be recalled that Pant had been produced before the court and subsequently remanded to judicial custody and now the next hearing in the case is scheduled for 16 July. The High Commission has assured the CM that consular support and assistance will continue to be provided to Pant and his family.
Chief Minister Dhami stated that the state government remains fully sensitive to the interests of its citizens and is in constant touch with the Government of India, the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian High Commission regarding Pant’s case. He expressed confidence that all the agencies concerned are working in coordination to ensure necessary support for Captain Pant.
