Abducted, tortured and released later in Islamabad: Afghanistan envoy's daughter's horror tale

Afghan ambassador to Pakistan Najibullah Alikhil's daughter Silsela Alikhil was abducted for several hours, tortured by unknown individuals.

New Delhi: In a shocking development, Silsela Alikhil daughter of Afghan ambassador to Pakistan Najibullah Alikhil was kidnapped in Islamabad on Friday. According to details by Afghanistan's authorities, Silsela was abducted for several hours and severely tortured by unknown individuals while she was coming back home. In a strongly worded statement, the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its deep regret and strongly condemned this heinous act. The Afghan foreign ministry expressed deep concern over the safety and security of diplomats, their families, and staff members of the Afghan political and consular missions in Pakistan. She is currently under a medical care at the hospital. According to report by Pakistan Institute of Medical Science, Islamabad she has swelling in various parts of her body.