Businessman’s kidnap: ‘India in touch with all concerned in Kabul’
The Hindu
Official’s comment hints at indirect engagement with Taliban elements in the ‘sensitive’ case
India has been told that the Afghan Hindu individual kidnapped in Kabul is an Indian national. Official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Arindam Bagchi said on Thursday India is verifying all the information regarding the person.
“We are told he is an Indian national. We are in touch with all concerned. We have seen reports that local authorities are undertaking investigation in this matter. We will continue to monitor the situation,” said Mr. Bagchi.
The intelligence wing of the Taliban issued an order on Wednesday to investigate the case with the help of CCTV footage. Mr. Bagchi’s comment hinted at India indirectly engaging Taliban elements in Kabul for ensuring the safety of the kidnapped person identified as Bansri Lal Arrendeh. Mr. Bagchi termed the case ‘sensitive’.
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