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Judith DSouza, kidnapped Indian worker in Afghanistan rescued
An Indian aid worker who was kidnapped in Afghanistan last month has been rescued and will reach New Delhi on Saturday evening, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said.
​New Delhi: An Indian aid worker who was kidnapped in Afghanistan last month has been rescued and will reach New Delhi on Saturday evening, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said.
Sushma Swaraj tweeted.
I am happy to inform you that Judith D'souza has been rescued. @jeromedsouza
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) July 23, 2016
Hailing from Kolkata, Judith, 40, who works for the Aga Khan Network, was seized by gunmen on June 9 in the Qala-e-Fatullah area of Kabul while she was returning home after dinner at a friend's place.
Appreciating Ambassador Manpreet Vohra for "an outstanding job", Swaraj said:
Ambassador @VohraManpreet - you have done an outstanding job.#Judith
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) July 23, 2016
I have spoken to Judith. She is reaching Delhi this evening. Ambassador @VohraManpreet is accompanying her.
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) July 23, 2016
Swaraj thanked ambassador Vohra Manpreet and Afghanistan for the support.
In her tweet she added:
Thank you Afghanistan - for all your help and support in rescuing #Judith.
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) July 23, 2016
Judith was working with the NGO as a senior technical adviser since July 2015.
Her family expressed gratitude following the news of her recovery.
Judith's brother Jerome tweeted.
Judith has been rescued by the Government. Our family's joy knows no bounds. Gratitude to @PMOIndia @SushmaSwaraj @VohraManpreet
— jerome dsouza (@jeromedsouza) July 23, 2016
