After more than eight months in captivity, the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is delighted by the announcement of the release of Fr Alexis Prem Kumar. JRS is immensely grateful to the Indian government for its role in achieving his release.
«The last eight months have been a long and difficult period of uncertainty for Fr Prem’s family, friends and colleagues. You cannot imagine our relief that he is now home, safe and sound. We are aware of the tireless efforts at many levels to achieve his release and we are grateful for the consolation we have received from the prayerful support of countless friends – including those of the school children from the school where he was kidnapped,» said Fr Peter Balleis SJ, JRS International Director.
Indian Jesuit priest, Father Alexis Prem Kumar (C), arrives after his release from captivity by unidentified gunmen in Afghanistan, at the Indira Gandhi International airport, New Delhi, India, 22 February 2015. Alexis Prem Kumar was abducted in Herat province in Afghanistan by unidentified gunmen in June 2014.
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