Jun 10 (Agencies) : Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj on Friday tweeted that all out efforts were underway to rescue Judith D'Souza, an Indian woman, who has been abducted in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Swaraj’s tweet came in response to an appeal from Jerome dsouza, Judith’s brother.Swaraj’s tweet came in response to an appeal from Jerome dsouza, Judith’s brother.
"She is your sister and India's daughter. We are doing everything to rescue her. Please take care of your sick father," she said.
""I have spoken to the sister of Judith D' Souza. We will spare no efforts to rescue her, " tweeted Swaraj.
Judith D'Souza was abducted on Thursday night from the Taimani area of Kabul, Afghanistan.
D'Souza, who hails from Kolkata was working for Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan.
Afghan authorities are trying to secure her release, official sources said today.
The Indian embassy is in touch with Afghan authorities to ensure her safe release, the sources said. The government is in contact with the woman's family in Kolkata, they said.
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Indian woman abducted in Kabul
New Delhi, Jun 10 (PTI) : An Indian woman has been abducted from Taimani area of Kabul and Afghan authorities are trying to secure her release, official sources said today.
The woman from Kolkata was working for Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan. She was abducted last night.
The Indian embassy is in touch with Afghan authorities to ensure her safe release, the sources said. The government is in contact with the woman's family in Kolkata, they said.