NEW DELHI: Responding appeal made by abducted priest Father Tom Uzhunnalil, the ministry of external affairs stated that it was in regular touch countries in Gulf region, especially with Saudi Arabia and also the local Yemeni authorities.
Ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Monday responded to Father Tom Uzhunnalil’s appeal for his rescue and has assured that efforts are being made in this regard.
The Indian government came forward and assured to secure his release after this Indian Catholic priest appealed to Pope Francis and the Union government through a video to secure his release from his captors.
59-year-old Father Uzhunnalil, who belongs to Kerala, was abducted by Islamic State terrorist group in Yemen which attacked an old-age home and in his 5.06 minute emotional video appeal saying the Indian government has done nothing for his release.
The priest also said, “Nothing has been done by Pope Francis nor by the Bishop of Abudabi to get me released in spite of contacts being made by my captors (sic)”
"I am from India and not considered. Dear people, I pray you all, ask you all, beg you all to do your might to help me to save my life”
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