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Indian man kidnapped in Congo released: Swaraj

An Indian man who was abducted in Congo has been released, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday. Ritesh…

Indian man kidnapped in Congo released: Swaraj

Sushma Swaraj (Photo: Facebook)

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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