Iraq crisis: Govt turns to Saudi Arabia to secure abducted Indians' release

June 21, 2014 11:03

With little headway in efforts to secure the release of 40 Indians kidnapped in Iraq by ISIS militants, New Delhi has knocked on the doors of Saudi Arabia to rescue its nationals.

As per a report in a leading English daily, talks have already started between Indian and Saudi officials on how to rescue the Indians captured in Iraq's Mosul.

But why is India seeking the help of Saudi Arabia? Because India and Saudi Arabia share good relations and the Gulf nation is perceived to have some influence on Iraq's Sunni militants.

As per latest reports, the kidnapped Indians are being held at two different locations near Mosul.

While reports have said that the Indians were kidnapped by militants of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, the government is still trying to confirm whether any other group could be involved. The efforts have been prolonged due to the fact that very little information is trickling out of Iraq.

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