Afghan officials working with tribals to rescue abducted Indian engineers
What's the story
Security officials in Afghanistan are working with local tribal elders to trace the seven Indian engineers abducted by the Taliban gunmen in the restive northern Baghlan province, media reports said today. Provincial police spokesman Zabiullah Shuja said the Indian engineers of KEC International, an RPG group company, were working on a project for the construction of a power sub-station. Here's more.
Event
Engineers were abducted from the vicinity of Cheshma-e-Sher
The engineers were abducted from the vicinity of Cheshma-e-Sher area yesterday while they were traveling to inspect the work progress. Shuja said the Afghan driver of the engineers is also missing and an operation is underway for their release. Security officials said efforts are underway by the Afghan forces and government officials and the local tribal elders for the release of the Indian engineers.
Release
Governor Nemati assured the missing Indians will be released soon
Provincial governor Abdul Nemati said the security forces and the local officials are busy tracking the missing engineers and their driver. He said apart from the security forces and the government officials, the local tribal elders have also stepped up efforts for the release of the Indian nationals. Nemati assured that the missing Indian engineers and their driver will be released soon.