One person has been arrested by Afghan security forces in connection with the abduction of Indian aid worker Alexis Prem Kumar in the Herat Province three days ago, top officials said on Wednesday.
The Afghan authorities have conveyed to Indian Government that they have arrested one person who had helped in the “execution” of the abduction of 47-year-old Kumar, officials said. They said India is in constant touch at all levels of the Afghan Government and local authorities regarding the case.
“Indian Government is in touch at all levels. External Affairs Minister is monitoring the situation and giving direction when required. Our Ambassador is in the touch with the Afghan Government in Kabul and our Consul General is in touch with local authorities in Herat,” they said. The Spokesperson in External Affairs Ministry has already denied that Kumar had any connection with the Indian Government amidst local reports here that the aid worker was associated with the Indian mission. “He is an Indian national who was working with an NGO. He had no connection with the Indian Government or Mission or Consulate,” the spokesperson said.