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Bantwal: Jesuit priest Fr Jerome Sequiera from Siddakatte stranded in Afghanistan

  •   Wed, Aug 18 2021 09:58:42 PM

Mounesh Vishwakarma

Daijiworld Media Network –Bantwal (DV)

Bantwal, Aug 17: A Jesuit priest, resident of Kallkuri from Siddakatte of Sangabettu village is stranded in strife-ridden Afghanistan.The stranded priest is identified as Fr Jerome Sequeira.

Reportedly, Fr Jerome is working as the head in-charge of Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS), an international NGO in Kabul.

It is said that another priest Fr P Robert Rodrigues from Thirthahalli, Shivamogga district is also stuck in the country.


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It is learnt that Fr Jerome is in contact with his family members and is reported to be safe. 

He was serving as the secretary to the provincial of Jamshedpur. He went back to Afghanistan last December.

 

 

 

 
  

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  • Ronald, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 20 2021

    Advani and BJP team went to Pakistan in bus tour and when they returned back pak- Laskar group hijacked Indian plane and same BJP returned 6 hardcode terrorists back to Pakistan followed by Kargil attack again, Indian Parliament attack , last not least Pulwam attack more than 40soldiers lost their life then why when "Mu Thodke jawab BJP" 😁 ruling tie only these all disasters given to happened?

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  • DP, Balmatta

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    People should clean the skeletons from their own closet before they point fingers at what is going on in Afghanistan. Talk of rape, murder and other hulabulah going on here in India , than what is going on elsewhere. Those NGO's are trying to help people and here you are all complaining and shooting political darts . Instead talk of the great work the NGOs are doing and support them in person or in spirit.

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  • mithun, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 20 2021

    NGOs with no borders

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    Ladies are facing tough time in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. They are suppressed of free movements, holding jobs, schooling and socializing. What a misery ? In our country they under go ruthless treatment and torture from some their husbands, rapists, eve teasers, sexual harassment, even infants are not spared. What type of people are there in this world. ?

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    Religious NGO ? Is that country to spread religion where there was hardly any governance. It's like jumping into an active Volcano and begging for help. Taliban are not humans they are brain washed fanatics. their own people killed mercilessly.

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  • Leslie, Mangalor

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    Ma'am, I have seen Jesuits working. They do not proclaim Christanity, but are being Christ to others. Christanity isnot converting people, but spreading love, even to the extent of dying for them like Jesus died, Saints died.

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  • Mangalurian, Mangaluru

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    Cynthia and Chandu, you are wondering why so many people were at the airport, and all of them desperately trying to get out. Don't forget, even when Ghani and Karzai were the Presidents, thousands upon thousands of Afghans were getting to Turkey or North Africa, and then trying to cross the waters to get to Europe. Migration to Europe is BIG BIG BIG business in Afghanistan! Apart from a very few women and children, almost all were men in their 20s and 30s - using the opportunity (and the excuse of Taliban) to escape Afghanistan as economic migrants to Europe. I am sure at least 10% of those on the airport tarmac were Pakistanis, resident in Kabul.

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  • sudarshan, ganjimut

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    what kind of NGO work this priest doing in war zone country Afghanistan ?

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  • Sunil D'Souza, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    Catholic faith is based on Social Service and service to poor and needy. Afghanistan is a war torn country and people are in dire straits. Go and learn more about Roman Catholic Christians on the internet.

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  • Chandu, Karla

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    sudarshan, ganjimut Just browse on this link and you will have all answers to your queries. Then you can comment and express your openion. This priest is there in the war torn country to serve the poor and needy and not to be served. https://jrs.net/en/home/

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  • Al Dsouza, Canada

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    Sudarshan, your mind is only enjoy with your family and earn money and save for future family generations. That mind set is very common in many of you but reality of life is different. Priests and nuns are serving poor in hospitals, war zones without any political gains or not for publicly but for the sake of christ.

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  • VIVIAN PACHAVA NORONHA, KATEEL ROAD, BAJPE

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    Wishing you safe passage , back to india father . God will surely protect, as your intention is to help poors in warzone Afghanistan

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  • Mangalorean, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    It is going to be a big mess in the years to come. God help us all.

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  • True Indian, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    Need to pray for global peace at this critical time Wishing and praying safe return of our missionaries

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  • Joel, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    Our government could airlift its ambassadors but 20 Gurkhas had to be airlifted by france.

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  • Prakash.A, Mlore

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    Any assault on diplomats is an insult to the Nation.. Bringing back diplomats safely is highest priority for any nation. In todays politics no one cares for humanity services, and NGO's are on their own when the risk comes to this level. Lets pray and hope our Priest finds a safe host until he finds a way back.

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  • H. Almeida., Bendur/Andheri.

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    A leopard never changes its spot !! The cold blooded executions, assaults on women, is blatantly seen across Afghanistan.. The world has not forgotten the destruction of Bamiyan temple. Indians are taking a very grave risk to their lives they should pronto leave this country... We should now be more worried of radicalized elements on our soil, who have overtly professed their admiration and support to these bloodthirsty bigots !!!

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  • True Indian, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    There is no problem there. He is in touch with his family is written in the news. It was a talk of the town that he is still there in Afghanistan. Somebody made it a big news.... nothing problem he can stay there and continue his work.

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  • Mangalurian, Mangaluru

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    I understand the apprehension of the Christian priests and their families. But I don't see a problem for the men in Afghanistan. The Taliban leadership has already visited the Sikh and Hindu temples and have assured the two communities not to fear anything, and continue to live in Afghanistan as before. The Christian priests I understand work for an NGO. Same story. The Taliban has assured all NGOs to continue as before.

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  • Cynthia, Dk

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    Ah..Mangalurian, if that much assurance is given then, why so many men leave the country re? Hmm...they have problems with only ladies 😒😠

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  • Chandu, Karla

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    Mangalurian, Mangaluru Bhai, if everything is fine and safe, then why the hell the President of the safest country ran away and all the Afghans are running away to the Western nations and why they were hanging onto the American Plane. Hypocrisy at its best....?!!!

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Thane

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    We firmly believe in Prayers ...

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  • Maggi bai, Mangaluru

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    And it was reported that all Indian citizens have been safely evacuated...

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  • Aditya SK, Hejamady

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    Those wanted to leave are getting evacuated

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  • RSRB, Kundapura

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    This news is an eye opener for those who are scared to stay in India

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  • damodar bangera, Mumbai

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    Govt didn't evacuated diplomatic community in city bus where double the carrying capacity of the bus can be accommodated.Keep following the current affairs before posting such comments.

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  • Chandu, Karla

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    This is Kundapura special.....for today....no meaning and no connection to the news topic.

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  • Jeevan, Kudlaa

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    What's wrong in Afghanistan ? Still safe place to live. There is no ban for beef, No RSS branch, No Modiji and Smith shah, No ban on tripple talaq , petrol is cheap, only sharia is implemented. Jai Sri Ram

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  • Jeevan, Kudlaa

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    Why disagreed for my comment.... Those who feel India is unsafe to live , no doubt Taliban welcome them.. Jai Sri Ram

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  • Anton, Kinnigoli

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    During UPA rule when you guys had a problem for everything why you didnt move to Pakistan? And by the way who are you to tell us to move out of India?

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  • Jeevan, Kudlaa

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    Tum Ko kyo mirchi laga re... My advise is those who feel unsafe in India. Jai Sri Ram

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  • Sunil, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    Without the opposition in place our country also will become like this. Our constitution is well designed to take care of such adversities.

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  • Chandu, Karla

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    Sick mind.....it only talks nonsense.

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  • SachiN, MangalorE

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    WHEN YOU WILL BECOME MAN...

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  • Ashok Bori Monteiro, Bajpe , Petrol pump

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    I am praying for you Fr for your safe return to India

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  • Jeevan, Kudlaa

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    No need to worry, Taliban take care of all...

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  • kiran, mangalore

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    better he will stay there.

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  • Rita, Germany

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    What now?It is hard now to find him or leave him back.Difficult situation.One has to understand at present soon as possible to leave the country.No handling.Let the situation come under control .Because Taliban have taken over the charge.Now slowly but soon noone can say what next.We only have to see how soon one can get out.Love to fellows or to left ones ,is here on the danger list.Take your feet in hands and flee.President Biden had right.Even in last few years their military had done nothing,let Taliban enter city and ,and they never fought.President of Afghanistan fled with 160millionen dollar (exactly know noone)before Taliban entered.Lets pray for the left and hope to hear about them.During taliban regime no need of asking about other religions.

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  • Fernandes, Udupi

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    Why you shedding Croc tears , show the same empathy all , instead of spreading hatred we should treat equally

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  • Anonymus, Mangaluru/Mumbai

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    Rita, Germany Please express your thoughts clearly and good English instead of writing an essay. Good luck

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  • Vivan Noronha, Bajpe

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    Praying for safe return of all who stranded in Afghanistan . I am sure god will send his angels to protect whoever in desire needs May the Holy Spirit be upon you all which will bring back to your mother country Blessed are those who serves gods mission and reaches to persons with difficulties

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  • Ajay Rebello, Kallianpur

    Wed, Aug 18 2021

    We pray for your safe return.

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  • SB, Mlore

    Wed, Aug 18 2021

    When the Taliban have taken over the Govt, there is no scope for priest of another faith to function there.

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  • Sunil, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 19 2021

    Have you visited Afghan to talk with such confidence.

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