Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday, and among the issues discussed was the custody case of baby Ariha Shah. According to Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, the Indian government is closely pursuing the matter with the German authorities, as it is one of great sensitivity and importance to them. Ariha Shah was taken into the care of German authorities after they accused her parents of sexually harassing the child. The child's father was working as a software engineer in Germany on a work visa at the time. While the couple claims that the criminal investigation was closed without charges in February, they still have not been reunited with their daughter. The Foreign Secretary stated that the Indian embassy has been in close contact with the parents and the German authorities to find a way forward. The case has attracted widespread attention in India and has become a matter of national concern.
