One of the 40 Indians Kidnapped in Iraq Has Escaped, Says Government

One of the 40 Indians kidnapped in Iraq has escaped and is in touch with the embassy in Baghdad, the foreign ministry today said. The Indians, all construction workers, were kidnapped near Mosul, which fell to Sunni insurgents on June 10. They are all safe, foreign ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said. "We can confirm to you that one Indian has escaped and is in touch with our embassy in Baghdad," Mr Akbaruddin said. (Read more)