Government doing its best to bring Judith back, says victim's family

KOLKATA: Family members of Judith D'Souza, who was abducted from Taimani area of Kabul, today said that the Centre was doing its best to bring Judith back home from Afghanistan.

"There has been lot of communication from MEA and the Union government. A joint secretary level officer is coordinating with us. We have full faith on the Indian government and the MEA, they are doing their best to bring my sister back. We have also spoken to the organisation my sister was working for," Judith's brother Jerome told PTI.

When asked whether the details about the efforts being made were discussed with the family members, Jerome said, "No these are official proceedings, which MEA and Indian embassy in Kabul are dealing with. These things are not to be made public."

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had called up Judith's family here and had assured them of making all-out efforts to bring her back.

Judith, working for an international NGO, has been kidnapped by suspected militants right outside her office in the heart of Kabul and efforts were being made to secure her release.

Judith is working for Aga Khan Foundation as senior technical adviser and was scheduled to return to India next week.

Meanwhile, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury paid a visit to Judith's family and assured of all help.