Baby Ariha Shah's custody battle: MEA issues statement after PM-Scholz meet

The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that they are closely following baby Ariha's case and are taking it very seriously. The development came after Modi-Scholz meeting in Delhi on Saturday, according to a report by Hindustan Times.

Given the sensitivity of the case, foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra said that the embassy is closely following up with the parents and German Authority and are working on finding a way forward.

The incident happened in 2020 when Ariha Shah's custody was taken by the German authorities after the baby was accidentally hurt by her grandmother. since then the custody battle is going on.

Also Watch: Sonia Gandhi's retirement hint at mega Congress meet: 'gratified that my innings could conclude...'