By PHP Staff
Monday, April 11, 2011
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN, March 25, 2011 (IBN Live) : An octogenarian Hindu spiritual leader, who was kidnapped three months ago, was today freed in Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan, police said. Maharaja Luckmi Chand Garji, 82, was kidnapped with four companions on December 21. The kidnappers later released three of Garji's companions.
"The kidnappers have released Garji and he has reached his house," a police official was quoted as saying. There was no confirmation of whether Garji was released after the payment of ransom or through the efforts of tribal elders of the area. Relatives of the religious leader too confirmed his release but did not give details.
Garji is a leading spiritual leader of the minority Hindu community in Balochistan. His abduction sparked protests in several parts of the province. Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani had directed authorities to ensure the safe recovery of the spiritual leader. Dozens of Hindus have been kidnapped for ransom in Balochistan over the past few months.
Monday, April 11, 2011
(Photo : Baloch Hindu spiritual leader Maharaja Luckmi Chand Garji (82) , Pakistan)
"The kidnappers have released Garji and he has reached his house," a police official was quoted as saying. There was no confirmation of whether Garji was released after the payment of ransom or through the efforts of tribal elders of the area. Relatives of the religious leader too confirmed his release but did not give details.
Garji is a leading spiritual leader of the minority Hindu community in Balochistan. His abduction sparked protests in several parts of the province. Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani had directed authorities to ensure the safe recovery of the spiritual leader. Dozens of Hindus have been kidnapped for ransom in Balochistan over the past few months.
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