Modi delighted at release of Father Alexis in Afghanistan


Posted on 23rd Feb 2015 03:33 pm by mohit kumar

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said he was delighted at the release of Indian Jesuit priest Father Alexis Prem Kumar from captivity in Afghanistan.

"Delighted at securing the release of Indian Jesuit priest Father Alexis Prem Kumar from captivity in Afghanistan. Have spoken to Father Alexis Prem Kumar. Informed happy family of Father Alexis Prem Kumar of his safe return after 8 months in captivity," Modi tweeted.

Father Alexis was kidnapped June 2, 2014 from Herat province in Afghanistan. His family in Tamil Nadu had been praying for his safe return.

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