Sushma Swaraj : 3 Indian, 7 Nepali girls rescued from Kenya

New Delhi Jan 4: Indian External Affairs minister today has said that India has rescued three Indian and seven Nepalese girls have been rescued from Kenya.

Minister has tweeted that "We have rescued three Indian girls from Kenya. The girls were victims of an organized crime syndicate that indulged in trafficking of girls. Seven Nepalese girls were also rescued. Their Passports and phones were taken and they were held captive in Mombasa."

"We have flown our girls back to India. We are sharing details with Government of Punjab so that a case is registered against the agents and people involved," she added.

Finally, she has said "I appreciate the efforts of Ms.Suchitra Durai, Indian High Commissioner in Kenya. Our First Secretary Karan Yadav deserves a special mention. We thank the Kenyan Police for their help".