17 Indian nationals devoid of captivity of armed group in Libya, return house securely|India News

Last Updated: 21st August, 2023 14:00 IST The case was given the attention of the Indian Embassy in Tunis on May 26, 2023 by the member of the family of the stranded Indian nationals. 17 Indian youths, mainly from Punjab|Image: ANI & Haryana, left from Libya.|Credit: PTI Seventeen Indian nationals, primarily from Punjab and Haryana, showed up in New Delhi on Sunday night (August 20) months after they were cooped by an armed group in Zwara City in Libya. According to sources, the stranded Indians were trafficked from India after deceitful representatives fooled them on the pretext of sending them to Italy, taking 13 Lakh each. The evacuation was performed under the efforts of the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Tunis (caring for Libya). The case was given the attention of the Indian Embassy in Tunis on May 26, 2023, by the relative of the stranded Indian nationals. Ever since, the Embassy constantly stayed in close touch with the member of the family of the hostages in Libya and frequently pursued the matter with Libyan authorities throughout May and June. The Embassy in Tunis likewise got in touch with the authorities in Libya relating to the release of Indian nationals through casual channels too. On 13 June 2023, the Libyan authorities saved the Indian nationals, nevertheless, they were kept in their c
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