Indian woman kidnapped in Kabul rescued

July 23, 2016 09:20

An Indian woman working for an international NGO, who was kidnapped in Kabul last month by suspected militants, has been rescued, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said today.

Judith D'Souza, 40, who works for the Aga Khan Foundation as a senior technical adviser, was kidnapped outside her office in the heart of Kabul on June 9.

"I am happy to inform you that Judith D'Souza has been rescued," Swaraj tweeted.

She also thanked Afghan authorities for their "help and support" in securing Judith's release.

The external affairs ministry was in constant touch with Afghan authorities to ensure a safe release for Judith, a resident of Kolkata.

Judith's family had last month written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging his intervention in ensuring that she is reunited with them.

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