Judith D'Souza, an Indian woman was kidnapped last month in Kabul, Afghanistan. Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj has informed that, she has been rescued safely .

Ms Swaraj tweeted in the morning, "I am happy to inform you that Judith D'Souza has been rescued,"

40 years old Judith, worked for Agha Khan Foundation, which is an international NGO and she worked there as a senior technical adviser. Judith was kidnapped on June 9 by suspected terrorists, just outside her office in the heart of the city. Kolkata-based Judith was in Kabul for over an year on her second stint in the Afghan capital.

Ms Swaraj said that Judith is safe and will reach Delhi this evening. She also tweeted to praise for Indian Ambassador od Afghanistan, Manpreet Vohra, who has given a great in this rescue operation.

Judith's brother Jerome D'Souza had tweeted yesterday, thanking Ms Swaraj for her "assurances". Ms Swaraj had spoken to Judith's family and assured them that the government has been "doing everything to rescue her".

In May, the Indian Embassy had issued a security advisory for Indians staying in Afghanistan and travelling to the country.

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By Prakriti Neogi