Four Indians who were detained in the war torn country of Syria in suspicion of them joining the ISIS were released on Sunday.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday tweeted, “We have secured the release of four Indian nationals from Syria.”
We have secured the release of four Indian nationals from Syria.
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) April 3, 2016
Swaraj also tweeted that their release was discussed with Syria Deputy PM Walid Al Moaulem’s visit in the country in January this year.
In January, Syria had taken four Indian youths in its custody, who were purportedly planning to the join terrorist outfit ISIS, and asked the Indian authorities the verify their details.
However, it was not established if the suspects were really connected to the ISIS or had any intention to join the terror organization.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday tweeted, “We have secured the release of four Indian nationals from Syria.”
In a series of tweets, Swaraj thanked the Syrian authorities and Indian officials who facilitated the smooth return.
I had requested Deputy Prime Minister of Syria for their release during his visit to India in January this year. Thank you Syria.
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) April 3, 2016
Welcome home Arun Kumar Saini, Sarvjit Singh, Kuldeep Singh and Joga Singh.
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) April 3, 2016
I appreciate the Officers who facilitated their journey from Syria to India.
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) April 3, 2016