Indian Woman Working With NGO Kidnapped In Kabul



An Indian woman identified as Judith D'Souza has been kidnapped in Kabul, Afghanistan. Ms D'Souza reportedly works with the Agha Khan network, an international NGO.


Ms D'Souza, 40, was kidnapped on Thursday night.

In response to a tweet from her sister, Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj said that the government is "doing everything to rescue her."
 

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Sources said all efforts are being made by Afghan authorities to secure Ms D'Souza's early release.

Last month, the Indian Embassy had issued a security advisory for Indians residing in Afghanistan and travelling to the country.

"All Indians residing and travelling to Afghanistan are advised that the security situation in the country remains highly volatile. Terrorist attacks have taken place in the country against foreigners and are expected to continue. There is also the risk of kidnapping and hostage taking throughout the Afghanistan. The Embassy advises all Indians in Afghanistan to live and work with adequate security precautions," the statement said.