Indian kidnapped by pirates near Nigeria rescued
Bhardwaj was kidnapped along with four colleagues from different countries when their ship Sampatiki was at sea.
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday said Santosh Bhardwaj, an Indian who was kidnapped by pirates near Nigeria in March, has been rescued.
"I am extremely happy to inform that Santosh Bhardwaj has been rescued from pirates in Nigeria," Sushma said in a tweet along with a picture of Santosh's wife Kanchan.
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— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) May 11, 2016
Bhardwaj was kidnapped along with four colleagues from different countries when their ship Sampatiki was at sea, around 30 nautical miles off Nigerian capital Lagos.
His wife Kanchan in a video message thanked Sushma Swaraj and the ministry of affairs for assuring her all help and keeping the faith alive that soon she would be reunited with her husband.
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— Ajit Anjum (@ajitanjum) May 11, 2016