Sushma Swaraj to Indian Salesians: 'Fr. Tom could be
released soon'
Salesian delegation meets the Minister for External Affairs.- RV |
Sushma Swaraj assured a delegation of Indian
Salesains who met her in New Delhi on Aug 17, that
Fr. Tom, who was kidnapped in Yemen a year ago, is alive and
could be released soon.
Speaking to the delegation the Minister for External
Affairs said that securing his freedom was among the highest
priorities of the government. And added that she felt for the
"unimaginable trauma and suffering" Father Uzhunnalil has endured.
In a letter of March 28, 2016 addressed to the Minister of External
Affairs, the Indian Bishops too had appealed to the government
to trace and rescue Fr. Tom. Messages were sent to India’s Prime
Minister Narendra Modi, the Minister of Home
Affairs Rajnath Singh, and the Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj,
“soliciting their urgent intervention to ensure the safety of Fr. Tom.”
Since his kidnapping, Salesians in the Bangalore province of
India have made continued efforts for his safety and release,
including holding a prayer vigil Jan. 4 and a worldwide novena Jan.
15-23.
Father Uzhunnalil was kidnapped March 4, 2016, after
suspected Islamic terrorists attacked a home for the elderly
run by Missionaries of Charity nuns in Yemen city of Aden.
Sixteen people, including four nuns, were shot dead and the
priest, who was serving as the house chaplain,
kidnapped.(UCAN)
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