An Indian man who was abducted in Congo has been released, external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday.
Ritesh Hemnani, a Mumbai-based businessman, was reportedly abducted by armed men in Kinshasa on June 23.
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“We have secured the release of Ritesh Hemnani from his captors in Congo. We are thankful to Government of Democratic Republic of Congo,” Swaraj tweeted.
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In another tweet, she appreciated the efforts of the Indian mission in Congo in securing Hemnani’s release.
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In another tweet, she appreciated the efforts of the Indian mission in Congo in securing Hemnani’s release.
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