India secures release of Father Alexis Prem Kumar, from captivity in Afghanistan

India has secured the release of Jesuit Priest Father Alexis Prem Kumar, after eight months in captivity in Afghanistan.

Sharing the news, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said,"delighted at securing the release of Indian Jesuit priest Father Alexis Prem Kumar from captivity in Afghanistan.

Have spoken to Father Alexis Prem Kumar. Informed happy family of Father Alexis Prem Kumar of his safe return after 8 months in captivity."