Nine Indian nationals, held captive in Libya for several months, have been freed by their captors, announced Indian Ambassador to Tunisia Ngulkham Jathom Gangte. The release was secured with the help of the principal of the Indian school in Benghazi, Tabassum Mansoor.
“They were held captive since January 18, 2023. Today we welcomed them in a small ceremony in the Indian Ambassador‘s official residence in Tripoli,” said Ms. Tabassum speaking from Tripoli. India’s embassy in Tripoli is at present non-operational but Mr. Gangte is in-charge of the developments in Libya. The Indian nationals have been transferred to a hotel near the Embassy of India compound and arrangements are under way to send them back home.
“From Tripoli, whatever efforts we exerted it didn’t make any progress. Ultimately an idea came to us to call Mrs. Tabassum for assistance. Today I would like to fully acknowledge the contribution of Mrs. Tabassum in the release of the nine Indians. It was through her contacts in the House of Representatives that we were able to secure the release,” said Mr. Gangte.
