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News Topical, Digital Desk : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday raised with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz the issue of Indian girl Ariha Shah, who has been living in foster care in Berlin for over four years.
German authorities took Ariha into custody on September 23, 2021, when she was seven months old, alleging that her parents were abusing her.
India is putting pressure on Germany
The Indian government is pressing German authorities to expedite Ariha's return to India, arguing that it is essential for the child to remain in her own linguistic, religious, cultural, and social environment.
What did the Foreign Secretary say?
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated, "This is a very sensitive issue, and we have been discussing it with the German government and the Embassy in New Delhi for a long time. While it was once a legal issue, we now need to view it as a humanitarian issue. We are trying to help the family in every way possible." Ariha's parents are currently allowed to visit her twice a month.
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