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Indian pilot abducted by rebels in Congo
New Delhi, July 27, 2010
The External Affairs Ministry today confirmed that Mr Syed Mazher, an Indian national, working as a pilot with a private airline, in Congo had been abducted by rebels on July 24. The Ministry said Mr Mazher was taken hostage by rebels at Kitambe, about 25 km north of Walikale in the North Kivu province of the country. It said the Indian mission in Kinshasa was in continous contact with the concerned Congolese authorities to secure the safe release of the pilot. A statement from the Ministry said the Congolese authoriteis had assured the Indian mission that they were taking necessary steps in this regard. "We will pursue with our efforts for the safe return of Mr Syed Mazher," the statement added. NNN
