Rescued from Islamic State captivity, Father Tom returns home

September 28, 2017 08:09

Father Tom Uzhunnalil, who was recently released from the terrorist captivity has finally reached home.

The priest who was in the clutches of the Islamic State for 17 months will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minister of External Affairs Sushama Swaraj at 11.30 am today.

Speaking today, Father Tom said, "Very happy, thank almighty for making this day possible. All people who have worked in their own ways, I am grateful."

The 57-year-old priest was working as a missionary in Yemen and helping Missionaries of Charity sisters to run an old age home when he was abducted. He was taken into custody after 15 persons including four Indian nuns were killed by Islamic State rebels.

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