Three Indian nationals abducted by Nigerian pirates released : Sushma Swaraj
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS) : External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday said the Government has secured the release of three Indian nationals who were abducted in Nigeria.
"We have secured the release of three Indian nationals Sushil Kumar, Pankaj Kumar and Ajay Kumar - all from Himachal Pradesh who were abducted in Nigeria. I appreciate the efforts of Shri B.N.Reddy Indian High Commissioner in Nigeria," the Minister tweeted.
The three Indians, all hailing from Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh and serving in merchant navy, were kidnapped along with the ship captain for ransom by Nigerian pirates in March.
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