CAIRO (RIA Novosti): The Afghan Foreign Ministry said that the daughter of the country’s ambassador to the Pakistani capital Islamabad was abducted by unknown persons, she was tortured and later released.
“It is with great regret that we inform you that the daughter of the Afghan ambassador to Islamabad, Najibullah Alikhil, was abducted by unknown persons on the way home, she was severely tortured,” the Afghan Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Later, the kidnappers released the ambassador’s daughter; now she is in the hospital.
“The Ministry strongly condemns this heinous act and expresses deep concern for the safety of diplomats, their families and the staff of Afghan diplomatic missions and consulates in Pakistan,” adds the Foreign Ministry.
The ministry has called on the Pakistani government to find the kidnappers and bring them to justice, and to take measures to ensure the security of the embassy in accordance with international standards.
Culprits behind assault of daughter of Afghan ambassador being traced: FO
The Foreign Office on Saturday said that the culprits behind an incident involving the daughter of the ambassador of Afghanistan to Pakistan are being traced to be brought to justice.
“Yesterday, the daughter of the ambassador was assaulted while riding a rented vehicle,” said a statement issued by the FO, quoting the spokesperson, Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri.
According to the statement, immediately after the disturbing incident was reported, the Islamabad Police launched a thorough investigation.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant security authorities are closely in contact with the ambassador and his family and extending full support in the matter,” the statement added.
It said that the security of the ambassador and his family “has been beefed up” and in the meanwhile, law enforcement agencies “are trying to trace and apprehend the culprits to be brought to justice”.
“It is reiterated that the safety and security of the diplomatic missions, as well as the diplomats and their families, is of utmost importance.
“Such incidents can and will not be tolerated,” the statement said in conclusion.
