The Afghanistan government is negotiating the release of the two kidnapped Indians, involved in the construction of the Kabul-Kandahar Highway. The duo are said to be fine and not under any immediate threat from their captors. The two construction workers were abducted by suspected Taliban rebels, on 6th December, while shopping in the Southern province of Zabul. Afghanistan Interior Minister Ali Ahmed Jalali said the government is in touch with the kidnappers, and negotiations are on for the Indians’ release. Refusing to divulge details, Jalali said the two men are in good shape and face no immediate threat to their lives. He expressed hope that the Indians will be freed as soon as possible. A Taliban spokesman had claimed responsibility for the kidnapping, but has put forth no demands for the release of the two Indians.
| Just a suspicion, but it sounds like the Talibs took the credit for the kidnapping, and the actual (free-lance) bandidos who dunnit are going to pick up a few bucks. |
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